Don't let money get in the way of studying
Get financial support for university
Going to university isn't just about getting a degree, it's about transforming your life.
University graduates typically earn significantly more over their lifetime, gain access to exciting career opportunities, and develop skills employers value.
Beyond studying, you'll build lifelong friendships, discover new passions, and grow in confidence and independence.
The best part? Financial support is available to make your university dreams achievable, no matter your background.
What financial support is available?
Undergraduates
Tuition fees
As a Welsh student starting university, you can get tuition fee loans for both full-time and part-time study.
Important to know: You won't pay anything back until you're earning enough after you graduate.
Living costs
Need support for university life? You can get a mix of maintenance loans and grants to cover your costs. The amount depends on your family's income and where you study.
The Welsh Government will reduce your maintenance balance by £1,500, which means £1,500 less to repay!
Additional financial support
Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for extra financial support which you don't have to pay back.
Disabled Student's Allowance
This is extra support on top of your other student finance. It helps pay for study-related costs such as:
- Equipment
- Non-medical helper support
- Travel costs
- Printing and photocopying
Childcare Grants for student parents
Helps cover childcare costs if you're an undergraduate student with children. You don't need to pay this back.
Parents' Learning Allowance
Helps with extra costs you might have as an undergraduate student with children, such as books and study materials. You don't need to pay this back.
Adult Dependents Grants
Financial help if you're an undergraduate student supporting an adult who depends on you financially, such as a partner with limited income. You don't need to pay this back.
Find out more about additional financial support for full-time undergraduates and part-time undergraduates on the Student Finance Wales website.
Bursaries
If you're studying healthcare, medicine, dentistry or social work, you may also be able to apply for a bursary that doesn't need to be repaid.