What is a Student Loan
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Understanding Student Loans
Overview
Student loans accrue interest from the moment they are disbursed. The benefit is that the interest rate is tied to inflation through the Retail Prices Index, ensuring you repay only the borrowed amount without any profit margin.
Eligibility
You may qualify for a student loan if you are in full-time higher education or a part-time Initial Teacher Training student. Existing students can apply for a Student Loan for Maintenance or a Student Loan for Fees, and may also be eligible for other financial support.
What is a Student Loan for Maintenance?
The Student Loan for Maintenance assists with living costs during terms and holidays. The amount you can borrow depends on factors such as household income, living situation during studies, and whether you receive any Maintenance Grant.
Receiving a Special Support Grant does not affect the amount you can borrow for maintenance. Typically, the loan is smaller in your final year since there is no extended holiday period to cover.
You can apply for a non-income assessed Student Loan to receive about 75% of the maintenance funds, regardless of household income. Whether you can access the rest depends on your household income (income-assessed loan). Generally, the maintenance loan is paid in three installments directly to your bank account at each term's start. The Student Loan for Fees is sent directly to your university or college by Student Finance Direct.
Repayments
Repayments begin in April after course completion, at the start of the new financial year. You are expected to repay 9% of earnings over £15,000 annually or the monthly/weekly equivalents. For instance, if you earn £18,000 a year, you would repay 9% of £3,000, equating to about £5.19 per week.
The more you earn, the quicker your loan is repaid, though you can choose to repay more. Outstanding loans are written off when you reach 65.
This system is designed to support students in managing their education-related finances effectively, ensuring that repayments align with your income level.
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