For adults living in the UK

Get a university degree — with tuition fully covered

Working full-time? Left school years ago? No A-Levels? You could still study for a recognised UK degree, with fees paid by Student Finance and a loan for living costs. We guide you step by step — free of charge.

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Who can apply

You may qualify for government-funded study if you have one of these

British citizen Indefinite Leave to Remain EU Settled / Pre-Settled status Homes for Ukraine scheme Refugee status
Please note: we work with people who already live in the UK. Residency requirements apply — and the quick check on this site tells you exactly where you stand.

Why your studies can be fully funded

Student Finance England funds eligible adults — you do not pay tuition out of your own pocket, and you may get money for living costs too.

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Tuition paid for you. The Tuition Fee Loan is paid directly to the university.
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Money for living costs. A Maintenance Loan for living costs — means-tested, paid in instalments. For 2025/26, up to £13,762 a year (London, living away from home); most receive less depending on household income.
Repay only when you earn enough. Repayments start only once you earn above the threshold — £25,000 a year on Plan 5 (new students from 2023), at 9% of income above it — and pause if your income drops. Check current figures on gov.uk.
Our help costs you nothing. We never charge students.

Exact amounts and thresholds depend on your situation — always check gov.uk/student-finance. Funding decisions are made by Student Finance England.

Ways to study

There is a route for almost every situation

It does not matter whether you have studied before. Timetables are built for working adults — evening, weekend or one-day-a-week options exist.

A first step without previous study

A CertHE or Foundation Year is the first year of university with a simpler entry route. Lower cost, lower commitment, a real start.

A full bachelor's degree

The classic three-year route to a recognised UK degree.

A master's in one year

If you already hold a bachelor's degree, you can go straight to postgraduate study.

Top up what you already have

A top-up degree converts an existing qualification (like an HND or foundation degree) into a full degree faster.

No A-Levels? No certificates?

Your work experience counts too

There are two ways into university. The second works even without the usual paperwork.

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Standard entry

If you already have qualifications — A-Levels, BTEC, an Access Diploma, or equivalent international qualifications.

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Entry through experience

No formal qualifications? Universities can assess your work experience (usually 2+ years), a personal statement and an interview instead.

Real example: a 35-year-old restaurant manager with years of experience but no A-Levels can still be accepted onto a Business Management degree through non-standard entry.
Universities & locations

Study at established UK institutions

We place students onto programmes at recognised universities and higher education institutions, including:

University of Wales Trinity Saint David University of the West of Scotland Anglia Ruskin University BPP University Arden University + more partner institutions

Popular subject areas:

Business & Management Health & Social Care Computing & Cyber Security Accounting & Finance Law Psychology & Counselling Construction & Project Management Hospitality & Tourism + more subject areas
Campuses in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and other cities — with evening, weekend and one-day-a-week timetables, so you can study around your job. Admission decisions are made by each university.
How we work

Simple, honest, step by step

We guide you from your first question to enrolment — and we hide nothing.

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We check your eligibility

Your status and situation — whether you qualify for study and funding.

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We match you to a course

An option that fits your situation, level and plans — including timetables that work around your job.

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We prepare your application

Documents collected and submitted correctly, so nothing gets rejected over paperwork.

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We guide you through Student Finance

We explain and support your funding application from start to finish.

Common questions

Honest answers to what matters

Can I go to university without A-Levels?
Often, yes. Besides standard entry, universities accept applicants through non-standard entry: work experience (usually 2+ years), a personal statement and an interview can replace formal qualifications. The final decision rests with the university — but no A-Levels is not an automatic no.
Do I have to pay tuition fees upfront?
No. If you qualify, the Tuition Fee Loan pays your fees directly to the university, and a Maintenance Loan helps with living costs. You repay only once you earn above the threshold (£25,000/year on Plan 5 for new students) — 9% of income above it. Exact figures: gov.uk.
I'm in my 30s/40s and work full-time. Is this realistic?
Yes — this is exactly who many of these courses are built for. There is no upper age limit for the Tuition Fee Loan, and timetables include evening, weekend and one-day-a-week options so you can keep working while you study.
Is Student Finance a normal debt?
It works differently from a bank loan. Repayments start only when you earn above the threshold, are taken as a small percentage of income above it, and pause if your income drops. It never affects you like ordinary debt while you earn below the threshold.
I already have a degree from another country. Can I study again?
It depends on the level of your previous study and whether you have used funding before. Rules about previous qualifications (ELQ) can limit funding, but there are exceptions. This is exactly the kind of case worth checking personally — our consultation is free.

Important change from 2027: for courses starting on or after 1 January 2027, the new Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) removes this previous-qualification restriction — a tuition fee loan and a maintenance loan for living costs become available even if you already hold a degree at the same or lower level. Applications are expected to open from September 2026. Final decisions are made by Student Finance England — see gov.uk.
How much do you charge?
Nothing. Our service is free for the student — eligibility check, course matching, application and Student Finance support at no cost to you.
Do you guarantee admission or funding?
No. Admission decisions are made by the university, funding decisions by Student Finance England. We prepare your application as well as possible and are honest about your real chances.
Which universities do you work with?
We place students onto programmes at established UK institutions including University of Wales Trinity Saint David, University of the West of Scotland, Anglia Ruskin University, BPP University and Arden University, among others — with campuses in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and other cities. The right option depends on your situation; admission decisions are made by each university.
What subjects can I study?
Popular areas include Business & Management, Health & Social Care, Computing & Cyber Security, Accounting & Finance, Law, Psychology & Counselling, Construction & Project Management and Hospitality & Tourism — from certificate level up to master's. On a free call we match the subject and study format to your situation.

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