Early payment discount
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Funding your studies
Early payment discount
Award summary
If you are starting your course in the academic year 2026/27, you can save 5 per cent on your course fees by paying them in full no later than 14 calendar days before the start date of your course.
Eligibility summary
All UK, and EU nationals with settled and pre-settled status and international applicants are eligible.
How do I apply?
There is no application necessary. Please note that the early payment discount deadline will be 2 weeks before the start of teaching.
Please see our Tuition Fees Policy.
Further information
For further information and advice on this award please contact creditcontrol@uel.ac.uk or call +44 (0)20 8223 3333 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm).
Early Payment Discount FAQs
What counts as “paid in full”?
Your tuition balance for the academic year must be cleared with no outstanding charges on your student account. Deposits you’ve already paid count toward the total once they’ve cleared.
Will a bank transfer in progress meet the deadline?
No. Funds must reach and post to your account by the deadline. International transfers can take several working days; include your student ID/reference to avoid delays.
Can I combine this with other scholarships or fee waivers?
Some awards can stack and others can’t. Where combinations are permitted, we typically apply tuition waivers first, then percentage discounts. Check the specific scheme T&Cs and ask for an updated fee statement showing the calculation.
Do part-time or research students qualify?
Often yes, but the discount applies to the tuition you’re billed for that year. If your programme invoices per module or milestone, ask how to pay the full year’s charge in one go.
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