What is a student loan?
A degree with LIBF could be a big step forward in your career. And while our courses are more affordable than most, you might still wonder how you’re going to pay for it.
A government student loan can help cover the costs of your course. It’s a great way to make the next step in your career more affordable. You’ll borrow money to pay your tuition fees – without affecting your credit rating – and pay it back after you graduate and start earning an income.
Explore our student loan guides to find out how to apply for student finance whether you’re in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Undergraduate loansPostgraduate and MBA loans
Already have a degree?
Did you know you can get a second-degree loan when you study our BSc Data Science, BSc Computer Science or BSc Cyber Security courses?
Experts in these areas are in high demand so you could be eligible for government finance if you decide to study for a second degree.
Important information about student finance at LIBF
Always apply for part-time funding
Because our degrees are so affordable, you should apply for part-time undergraduate finance (even if you’re studying full-time) as the part-time loan is enough to cover our fees. This also means you have maximum flexibility to extend your loan over a longer period if you need a more time.
Apply 6 weeks early
We recommend applying at least 6 weeks before you want to start so you can secure funding in time for your course.
You'll receive the master's loan directly
Loans for master’s or MBA courses from Student Finance England are paid directly to you. You can use it to pay your tuition fees, with the rest going towards living costs to help make your studies even more affordable.
Maintenance loan eligibilty
You won’t need to pay rent or travel when you study with us and your flexible timetable means you can work while you study, so you won’t be eligible for a separate maintenance loan.
Applying for student finance for courses in 2024/25
You should apply at least six weeks before the date you want to start your course. If you’ve left it too late, you can still apply up to nine months after you begin – but that means you won’t have your funding when you start the course, so you’d need to find another way to pay for your tuition fees at first.
You can change or update your application after you’ve submitted it, so it’s best to apply early!
Contact us if you have any questions
Read through our pages about loans for students and the government student finance information. If you have any questions or need support with your application, get in touch.
Contact us about our online degrees
If you have any queries about how to apply for our online degrees, or anything else, please contact our Study Advisors.
Our office is open Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 6.00pm UK time.
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