Tuition Fees
In 2010/11 fees for full-time UK/EU undergraduate degree students will be £3,290 per annum. Fulltime
self-financing Foundation degree students will normally have the £3,290 fee off set by a bursary of
£1,980 which will be applied as a fee waiver making the tuition fees payable £1,310 per year, but this may vary in certain cases. If you have any questions regarding tuition fees the contact details are as follows:
Chester Campus
Warrington Campus
Payment of your tuition fees will be arranged once you have confirmed your attendance on Monday 27th September. For more information please refer to the Guide for New Students.
Student Loans
Important Information About Your Student Loan Application: For students who have applied for student finance online, we would like to remind you to sign and return the declaration form in order to release your funds.
Students can apply for loans to cover their tuition fees and for maintenance. To ensure you apply to the correct body, please visit www.direct.gov.uk
Maintenance loans
In the academic year 2010/11 the maximum loan that you will be entitled to is £4,950. 72% of the maximum loan available does not depend on your family's income. The loan will be paid in three
instalments, and will be paid directly into your bank account. Provided you register on Monday 27th September 2010 the first instalment should be in your bank account by no later than Thursday 30th September 2010.
Tuition fee loans
Undergraduate students can apply for a loan of up to £3,290 to cover the cost of tuition fees.
Maintenance Grants
Whether you are entitled to a grant depends on your family's income. The maximum grant for 2010/11 is £2,906. Grants will be paid in three instalments with your maintenance loan. The grants are not repayable. If you receive a higher education grant your maintenance loan will be reduced.
University of Chester bursaries
UK undergraduates with household income below £25,000 and paying £3,290 in fees and in receipt of maintenance grant will be eligible for a University bursary of £1,000 which includes the mandatory £329.
If you qualify for the bursary you will receive a letter during the first term detailing your entitlement and payment schedule.
It should be noted that Social Work students will only qualify for the mandatory minimum (£329) element of the bursary.
