What financial support is available for mature students?

Extra support for applicants with invididual needs, and for those with children and dependants may also be available, such as the Parents’ Learning Allowance, Childcare Grant, Adult Dependants’ Grant, Disabled Students Allowances (DSAs), and others.

Do Oxbridge accept mature students?

If you will be age 21 or older at the start of your course, then you will automatically be considered a mature applicant. In general, the process to apply to Oxford is the same regardless of your age; however, we know that some elements of the application process may be more complex for mature applicants.

Does Cambridge have financial aid?

Cambridge College offers financial aid to students in our degree programs who are enrolled at least half time. Graduate and doctoral students may be eligible for Federal Stafford Unsubsidized Loans and Federal Work Study Program.

Can you get student finance for Cambridge?

There’s a range of financial help available to students at Cambridge, including government student loans for tuition fees and living costs, the Cambridge Bursary Scheme, and College awards. For more information, see: Government financial support.

What benefits can mature students get?

This is the same amount as income support, but you must be able to meet the work-seeking conditions.

• Income support.
• Jobseeker’s allowance.
• Carer’s allowance.
• Employment and support allowance.
• Tax credits.
• Housing benefit.
• Council tax.
• Universal credit.

Can a 50 year old go to university?

About 40% of mature students studying at university are over the age of 30, some in their 50s and 60s. Ucas says that universities are happy to accept older students as most arrive with high levels of enthusiasm, commitment and additional life experience.

Can you go to Cambridge for free?

Visitors can get a glimpse at more than 800 years of history by venturing inside the Colleges of Cambridge and their gardens. A day out at the colleges can be an affordable way to get to know the city as although some charge a small fee, most allow visitors to enter for free.

How long can student Finance fund you?

SFE provide funding for the normal length of a course plus one extra year. For example, a three-year degree course would attract four years of funding. The additional year is known as a “gift year”.

What funding is available for students?

Eligible Home undergraduate students can get a Tuition Fee Loan and Maintenance Loan in addition to supplementary grants such as the Childcare Grant, Parents’ Learning Allowance, Adult Dependents Grant and Disabled Students’ Allowance, where relevant.

What kind of financial support do you get at Cambridge?

There’s a range of financial help available to students at Cambridge, including government student loans for tuition fees and living costs, the Cambridge Bursary Scheme, and College awards. For more information, see:

How does the Cambridge bursary help mature students?

Generous support is available to many students who need help with their living costs and the Cambridge Bursary Scheme makes special provision for mature students in recognition of their greater needs. Applications from students with children are welcomed and the Childcare Bursary Scheme is able to offer financial help to some parents.

What can mature students do at Cambridge University?

The event is an opportunity for adult learners, tutors, advisers and lecturers to find out what the University can offer mature students and adult returners. Participants will have the chance to talk to current mature undergraduates and ask questions about life as a mature student.

What to do if you are in financial hardship at Cambridge?

The COSARAF Charitable Foundation has established The Sheikh Family Bursaries in order to award hardship funds to undergraduate Muslim home students in financial need. The Bursaries will open to undergraduate home students who are in financial difficulties in all Cambridge Colleges and particularly to those suffering unexpected hardship.