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Student Finance and Funding
From enabling access to student loans, scholarships and bursaries, to providing information and advice about student finance and budgeting, we are able to help you secure funding for your studies
Alongside the information contained in this section, if you are offered a place on a course at Central, we will put you in contact with a staff member of the Admissions and Student Recruitment Office, who will guide you through the options available.
Home Undergraduate Students
Most Home students are not required to pay the tuition fee up front because they are eligible for a student loan to cover their tuition fee. This means that you will not have to find the money before you start your course, or whilst you are studying and your fees will be paid directly to Central. Most UK students will also be able to take out a maintenance loan to assist with living costs.
See the Government website for information on how to apply for a student loan.
Applications for student finance for the academic year 2024/25 will open in March 2024.
It is important to ensure you qualify for a student loan before you apply.
Postgraduate Students
Central’s MA and MFA courses are eligible for the new Postgraduate Loans from the Student Loans Company. Visit our Postgraduate Loans page for information on personal eligibility, course eligibility, payment details and repayment terms.
Central has purchased a licence to The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding Online which contains a huge database of funding opportunities, comprehensive guidance, and numerous tools to help you prepare a winning grant application. If you have applied for a Postgraduate course at Central, please email student.funding@cssd.ac.uk to get a PIN to access the guide.
Lendwise is a specialist loan provider dedicated to education finance for UK residents studying for a postgraduate degree. Applications for Overseas students with an offer from a UK university may also be eligible. For other Overseas students, Lendwise will review applications on a case-by-case basis.
Eligible students can borrow for tuition fees and/or maintenance. Lendwise has a six-month grace period that allows for repayment to start after graduation. Interest rates on loans depend on an applicant’s overall profile which includes but is not limited to their credit score. Eligible students can borrow for tuition fees and/or maintenance.
Tuition fee loans will be paid to Central for tuition fees only – maintenance is paid directly to the student by Lendwise. If the loan amount paid by Lendwise is more than the tuition fee outstanding, the excess funds will be returned to Lendwise by Central.
Central does not endorse and is not involved in the certification or disbursement of this loan product., All queries should be directed to Lendwise, (borrowers@lendwise.com). How to apply: Contact Lendwise directly. The application process is entirely online.
Postgraduate students are expected to have funding in place for both fees and living costs before embarking on their course. Depending on personal circumstances, as a rough estimate, you will need between £12,000 and £20,000 per year over and above your course fees to maintain and accommodate yourself.
Doctoral Students
Central’s Doctoral courses are eligible for the new Doctoral Loan from the Student Loans Company. Visit our Doctoral Loans page for more information.
Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
Central is committed to remaining open to all potential students regardless of their background or income. Accordingly, we will continue to increase investment in scholarships, bursaries, and awards designed to increase access for students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds and build upon our existing success in retaining students and helping them to achieve their full potential.
Full details of the range of scholarships, bursaries and awards available to Central students.
Federal Student Aid
U.S. students (undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral) can apply for Student Loans from the US Department of Education.
Applications are accepted from 1st June 2023. Visit our Federal Student Aid section for more information.
Budgeting
Managing your finances is important whilst studying and Central staff can provide budgetary assistance. UCAS have provided an online budget calculator, which is a useful tool for new and current students.
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