Student finance for study abroad

On this page:

• Can I get student finance if I study abroad?
• How will my Maintenance Loan be paid when studying abroad?
• Can my loan be paid differently while abroad?
• One payment
• How do I apply for Student finance for a year abroad?
• What if my study abroad plans change
• Need more support?

Can I get student finance if I study abroad?

Yes. If your year abroad is part of your course, you can still receive:

• Tuition Fee Loan
• Maintenance Loan
• Maintenance or Special Support Grant
• Disabled Students’ Allowances
• Dependants’ Allowances (if applicable)
   

How will my Maintenance Loan be paid when studying abroad?

When will I get my Maintenance Loan?

Once your application is approved:

• First payment: 25 working days before the start of the UH term
• Second and third payments: paid in line with UH term dates
• If your studies abroad starts more than 25 working days before the UH term, you may receive your payment earlier.

Can my loan be paid differently while abroad?

Two instalments.

If you are studying in:

• USA
• Canada
• Australia
• New Zealand

You may receive your loan in two payments (50% each):

• First payment: before term starts
• Second payment: at the start of term two

One payment

If you are studying in:

• China
• Japan

You may receive your full loan in one payment at the start of the year.
This helps meet visa requirements where proof of funds is needed.

Payments are arranged for you if you meet the criteria.

How do I apply for student finance for a year abroad?

When applying:

• Apply for the 4 or 5 year version of your course (with placement or study abroad year)
• Keep your university as University of Hertfordshire
• Add your overseas study location

We will confirm your study abroad details with Student Finance England  (SFE) to make sure your funding is correct.

What if my study abroad plans change?

Changes can affect your funding.

Contact us before making any changes so we can explain the impact.

You must tell us immediately if you:

• Change country or university
• Change how long you stay abroad
• Add a work placement
• Suspend or leave your course

Need more support?

If you are studying abroad for a full year, you may be able to apply for a Travel Grant.

If you cannot contact Student Finance England from abroad, we can contact them for you.
Make sure you set up Consent to Share on your account.

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