Undergraduate full-time 2012/13 fees and funding
Frequently asked questions on the new fee regulations from 2012/13
I am a current student at UEL, will I be charged the new higher fee?
No, you will be classed as Continuing. If you change your mode of study, for example moving from a full-time to part-time course or vice versa, you will be classed as a new student by Student Finance but UEL will class you as a continuing student.
However, if you withdraw from your course and return to study at UEL you will be classed as a New student and charged under the New Fee Regulations. You will also be entitled to some of the Bursaries and Scholarships offered to New students, including the Free Books scheme, for more information go to:fees 2012/13
I am a new student to UEL, but have been studying at another university, will I be charged the higher fee?
To be classed as a Transferring student you must have studied at a UK Institution in 2011/12 and 2012/13. You must also have not Withdrawn, or been Withdrawn, from your previous course/institution.
In order for UEL to assess your eligibility for the lower fee you should submit a Transcript, showing your study in 2011/12 and 2012/13, with your application to study at UEL. Please note we may require further information from your previous institution to confirm your eligibility. For further information please contact finance.registry@uel.ac.uk
If I defer my place from September 2011, will I be affected?
Yes, all students starting in 2012/13 will be under the new funding scheme. This is something you should consider if you are thinking about deferring your place. However, as a New student you would be entitled to some of the Bursaries and Scholarships offered to New students, including the Free Books scheme, for more information go to: fees 2012/13
I am a student from Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland – will this apply to me?
No. Students who normally live in Scotland or Wales will receive financial support for university from the Scottish Government or the Welsh Assembly Government (as appropriate).
I am an EU student intending to study in England – will this apply to me?
This will only apply to you if you are considered a New student, please see question ‘I am a current student at UEL, will I be charged the new higher fee?’. EU students from outside the UK that meet certain eligibility criteria will have access to a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of their tuition.
I am an International student intending on studying in England- will this apply to me?
If you are an international student, this will not impact on your fees. For more information about International student fees, please see our International fees web pages
I am studying on a part-time course – will this apply to me?
This will only apply to you if you are considered a New student, please see question ‘I am a current student at UEL, will I be charged the new higher fee?’. Continuing students studying at least 25% of the intensity of a full-time course may have access to a Fee Grant, whilst New students may have access to a loan to cover the cost of their tuition.
Will Student Loan repayments affect my ability to take out a loan?
This would be a decision for the loan provider, but Student Loan information will not be shared with credit reference agencies by the Student Loans Company.
Will Student Loan repayments affect my ability to get a mortgage?
The Council of Mortgage Lenders has advised that a Student Loan is very unlikely to impact materially on an individual’s ability to get a mortgage. The amount of mortgage available may depend on net income.
What control do graduates have over how much they pay back per month?
Graduates do not have control over how much they repay each month via the tax system.
How can I get more information?
For more information about the financial support available visit www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance
Frequently asked questions on the new fee regulations from 2012/13
I am a current student at UEL, will I be charged the new higher fee?
No, you will be classed as Continuing. If you change your mode of study, for example moving from a full-time to part-time course or vice versa, you will be classed as a new student by Student Finance but UEL will class you as a continuing student.
However, if you withdraw from your course and return to study at UEL you will be classed as a New student and charged under the New Fee Regulations. You will also be entitled to some of the Bursaries and Scholarships offered to New students, including the Free Books scheme, for more information go to:fees 2012/13
I am a new student to UEL, but have been studying at another university, will I be charged the higher fee?
To be classed as a Transferring student you must have studied at a UK Institution in 2011/12 and 2012/13. You must also have not Withdrawn, or been Withdrawn, from your previous course/institution.
In order for UEL to assess your eligibility for the lower fee you should submit a Transcript, showing your study in 2011/12 and 2012/13, with your application to study at UEL. Please note we may require further information from your previous institution to confirm your eligibility. For further information please contact finance.registry@uel.ac.uk
If I defer my place from September 2011, will I be affected?
Yes, all students starting in 2012/13 will be under the new funding scheme. This is something you should consider if you are thinking about deferring your place. However, as a New student you would be entitled to some of the Bursaries and Scholarships offered to New students, including the Free Books scheme, for more information go to: fees 2012/13
I am a student from Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland – will this apply to me?
No. Students who normally live in Scotland or Wales will receive financial support for university from the Scottish Government or the Welsh Assembly Government (as appropriate).
I am an EU student intending to study in England – will this apply to me?
This will only apply to you if you are considered a New student, please see question ‘I am a current student at UEL, will I be charged the new higher fee?’. EU students from outside the UK that meet certain eligibility criteria will have access to a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of their tuition.
I am an International student intending on studying in England- will this apply to me?
If you are an international student, this will not impact on your fees. For more information about International student fees, please see our International fees web pages
I am studying on a part-time course – will this apply to me?
This will only apply to you if you are considered a New student, please see question ‘I am a current student at UEL, will I be charged the new higher fee?’. Continuing students studying at least 25% of the intensity of a full-time course may have access to a Fee Grant, whilst New students may have access to a loan to cover the cost of their tuition.
Will Student Loan repayments affect my ability to take out a loan?
This would be a decision for the loan provider, but Student Loan information will not be shared with credit reference agencies by the Student Loans Company.
Will Student Loan repayments affect my ability to get a mortgage?
The Council of Mortgage Lenders has advised that a Student Loan is very unlikely to impact materially on an individual’s ability to get a mortgage. The amount of mortgage available may depend on net income.
What control do graduates have over how much they pay back per month?
Graduates do not have control over how much they repay each month via the tax system.
How can I get more information?
For more information about the financial support available visit www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance
