Money advice for students

EU widening access bursary

University of Brighton widening access bursaries are funded by the National Scholarship Programme and do not need to be repaid.

Using the information you provide to UCAS and Student Finance England, we assess if you are eligible for this bursary.

You must apply for a tuition fee loan with Student Finance England (EU team).  When your application is received by Student Finance you will be sent a bursary application form which you must return with evidence  of your household income.  This information is forwarded to our bursaries team.  If you are eligible you will receive an email confirming your fee waiver.  Your tuition fee loan will be reduced automatically.

Bursary overview

This bursary consists of a fee reduction of £3,000 in the first year of your course.

Who is eligible for this bursary?

You will receive an EU widening access bursary if you: 

  • are from an EU country other than the UK
  • have household income up to and including £25,000 (or the equivilent in your currency) a year
  • are eligible for the standard UK government student support package for EU students
  • are entering higher education for the first time in 2012 or later
  • studying for an undergraduate honours degree or foundation degree at the University of Brighton or an indirectly funded course at Plumpton, Sussex Downs, City College, Sussex Coast College (See the eligible partner college courses).

Exceptions

Nursing, midwifery, social work and allied health professions (AHP) courses and Brighton and Sussex Medical School students have different tuition fee and funding arrangements and do not qualify for the University of Brighton widening access bursary.

Your eligibility for this widening access bursary may be affected if you already have a degree or other higher education qualification and you study for another qualification at the same or a lower level.

Enquiries

If you are eligible we will send you an email towards the end of September to confirm you will receive a bursary. If you have any questions before then contact our bursaries team in the Registry office on: