Fees and ScholarshIps

2017/ 18
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
TuItIon fees
We have two fee levels - 7,965 per year for
Foundation Degrees and 9,250 per year for 3 or 4
year Undergraduate Degrees and Top-Up Degrees,
which reflect the cost and the type of course being
studied.
The money we receive from fees will go towards
ensuring the student experience at Sunderland
continues to be one of the best in the country,
with the University investing 17.8m on access to
Higher Education, student success and progression
initiatives.
130m has been invested in our three campuses,
with some of the best facilities in the UK. Fee
money will be invested in making sure you leave
Sunderland with the best possible prospects.
TuItIon fee loans
WHAT IS A TUITION FEE LOAN?
The Tuition Fee Loan covers the full cost of your tuition fees.
HOW MUCH CAN I BORROW?
Up to the full cost of your course fee.
WHOS ELIGIBLE?
All full-time students from the UK and EU. Part-time students
can get loans, but terms are slightly different (see part-time
students).
HOW DO I APPLY?
You dont have to wait until youve been offered a place.
You can apply from February 2017. Please go to:
HOW DO I PAY IT BACK?
You pay on a varying scale (see the back cover for details).
PART-TIME STUDENTS
We anticipate our part-time fees for the academic year 2017/18
will be 4,880 for 120 credits (813.33 per 20 credits). Its
always best to check our website www.sunderland.ac.uk for
the most up-to-date information.
Youll be able get a tuition fee loan too as long as youre
studying at a minimum of 25% the rate of a full-time student.
For example, if the course takes three years to complete
full-time and youre taking it over six years, you qualify.
Repayment terms are a little different for part-time students.

NO UPFRONT
You dont have to pay anything until youre earning over 21,000 per year. www.gov.uk/student-finance
Monthly instalment examples can be found on the back page.
PAYMENT
PLEASE NOTE: Students who have previously studied in Higher Education
may be ineligible for a tuition fee loan. For further advice and guidance please
contact the Student Financial Advice Team by phone or email below:
0191 515 2933 / studentfinancialadvice@sunderland.ac.uk
If youre earning over 21,000 per year, four years after starting
WHO AM I BORROWING FROM? your course, you start repaying the loan whether your course
has finished or not. The other terms stay the same. Part-time
The Government the Student Loans Company (SLC).
students wont qualify for living cost loans or the majority of
HOW IS IT PAID? University scholarships.
The Government (SLC) pays the money directly to the University.
DO I HAVE TO REAPPLY EACH YEAR?
Yes.

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LIvIng cost loans
WHAT IS A MAINTENANCE LOAN?
The Maintenance Loan is there to help cover living costs, such
as rent or food whilst you study at university.
HOW MUCH CAN I GET?
Repayable loans: up to 11,002 a year.
WHOS ELIGIBLE?
All full-time students from the UK. The figures in the table
are based on what an English student might get. Awards for
students from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland may
differ slightly.
the facts about Fees
DO I PAY BACK MY TUITION AND LIVING COST CAN I PAY MY FEES UPFRONT?
HOW DO I APPLY?
LOANS SEPARATELY? Yes, you have the option to pay all or part of your fees upfront.
Go to www.gov.uk/student-finance
No, theyre added together so you make one monthly payment. If you only pay part of your fees upfront, you can take out a
WHO AM I BORROWING FROM? loan for the rest.
HOW DO I PAY IT?
The Government the Student Loans Company (SLC).
The payment is taken from your salary automatically so you CAN I PAY IT OFF EARLY?
HOW IS IT PAID? dont have to do anything. If youre self-employed, youll pay Yes, there is no charge for settling your loan early.
Straight into your bank account. through HM Revenue and Customs.
WHAT IF I LOSE MY JOB OR TAKE A CAREER BREAK?
DO I HAVE TO REAPPLY EACH YEAR? DO MY FEES INCREASE FOR EACH YEAR OF MY If your salary falls below 21,000, your payments stop.
Yes. COURSE? Payments dont start again until youre earning over 21,000.
Your fees may increase by a small amount each year in line with This applies even if you decide to take a pay cut voluntarily.
HOW DO I PAY IT BACK?
inflation, but the Government has yet to make that decision.
You pay nothing until youre earning over 21,000 per year.

MAINTENANCE LOAN 2017/18

If you study in Sunderland If you study in Sunderland If you study in London

Grants for dIsabled students and
Your household income or London (and you live with (and you DONT live with (and you DONT live with
your parents) youll get your parents) youll get your parents) youll get
ChIldcare Grants
25,000 or less 7,097 8,430 11,002
GRANTS FOR DISABLED STUDENTS costs in term time and holidays. You may also be eligible for
30,000 6,499 7,825 10,387 If you have a disability, Specific Learning Difficulty (eg. dyslexia, a Parents Learning Allowance to help with course-related
dyspraxia etc) or long term health condition, you may be costs. This is on top of any Child Tax Credits which you may be
35,000 5,901 7,220 9,771 entitled to apply for a Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) to eligible to receive.
help pay for specialist equipment, assistive software to support
Both the grant and the allowance are based on your household
your needs, in addition to what is already available via the
40,000 5,303 6,615 9,155 income, but you dont have to pay the money back.
University.
When you apply for your tuition fee loan, indicate that you want
42,875 4,959 6,266 8,801 You can find more information about DSA support here:
to apply for a Childcare Grant. The Government will send you a
www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowances-dsas
separate form to complete.
45,000 4,705 6,009 8,539 Full and part-time home students may be eligible for DSA
support. DSAs are not means tested and are non-repayable.
50,000 4,107 5,404 7,924 You can apply for DSA at the same time as you apply for your
tuition fees by requesting a DSA form from Student Finance
55,000 3,509 4,799 7,308 England.

If you would prefer to talk to somebody from the University

60,000 3,124 4,193 6,692 about DSA applications and support, please contact our
Disability Support Team on either 0191 515 2952 or at
65,000 3,124 (minimum) 3,928 (minimum) 6,076 disability.support@sunderland.ac.uk

GRANTS FOR STUDENTS WITH DEPENDANTS

69,847+ 3,124 (minimum) 3,928 (minimum) 5,479 (minimum)
Full-time students with children in registered or approved
childcare can apply for a Childcare Grant to help with these
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SupportIng you
We are investing 17.8m on access, student success and progression initiatives,
to create a wide range of generous support packages. As well as tuition fee loans
and living cost loans, we have nine scholarship schemes available to full-time
home / EU students applying to study in 2017 (conditions apply). Scholarships are
free money to help you through your studies, that you dont have to pay back.

our scholarshIps For more details and guidance notes go to:

www.sunderland.ac.uk/scholarships
See which scholarships youre entitled to:
www.sunderland.ac.uk/calculator =

SCHOLARSHIPS YOU NEED TO APPLY FOR

These scholarships are awarded on a discretionary basis following an application process. It is recommended that you read
the eligibility criteria and understand what each scholarship offers. The Universitys decision in the allocation of scholarships is final. 2,000 CASH
Excellence Scholarship YEAR 1: Full-time study = 1,000 YEAR 2: Full-time study = 1,000
For Home/EU full-time For students who achieve ABB grades at A Level (or equivalent)
University of 2,000 CASH undergraduate students and join the first year of an undergraduate 3 or 4 year course.
YEAR 1: Full-time study = 1,000 YEAR 2: Full-time study = 1,000 Also available to University of Sunderland in London students.
Sunderland Scholarship
For students with an annual household income of less than or
For Home / EU students
equal to 42,875. Also available to University of Sunderland in
750 available London students. Application deadline: 30 June 2017
Off-Campus 1,200 FEE REDUCTION
Scholarship FOR EACH YEAR OF CONTINUOUS STUDY
1,000 CASH For Home / EU full-time For students on a full-time undergraduate franchised
Study Abroad TO FUND A SHORT INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME IN YEAR 2 undergraduate students programme at a designated Partner College.
Scholarship (with an overseas university)
For Home / EU students For students with an annual household income of less than or
250 available equal to 42,875. Also available to University of Sunderland in
London students. On-Campus Extended
2,450 FEE REDUCTION
Programme Scholarship
FOR 1ST YEAR OF STUDY
For Home / EU full-time
Care Leavers 1,500 CASH For students on a full-time on-campus extended programme.
undergraduate students
Scholarship FOR EACH YEAR OF CONTINUOUS STUDY (incl. placement year)
For Home full-time For Home Care Experienced students aged 25 or under.
undergraduate students Also available to University of Sunderland in London students.
Sunderland Off-Campus
Progression Scholarship UP TO 500 CASH
For students progressing from a Partner College Foundation
For Home / EU full-time or
Degree to an on-campus Top-Up year. Pro rata fee reduction
part-time undergraduate
AUTOMATICALLY AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS for part-time students.
students
These six scholarships are offered automatically to students who meet the essential eligibility criteria.

FREE UNLIMITED REGIONAL or LOCAL TRAVEL TICKET Modern Foreign

Get There FOR 12 MONTHS Languages Year 1,350 FEE WAIVER
Scholarship Depending on your term time address or 600 discount from Abroad Scholarship For students studying Modern Foreign Languages during their
For Home / EU full-time University-managed Accommodation, including The Forge U
For Home / EU full-time period of overseas study.
undergraduate students Student Village. University of Sunderland in London students
get an Oyster Card up to the value of 600. undergraduate students

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PayIng back your fees
Your monthly payments are based on 9% of whatever you earn above 21,000. Your payments are based on
what you earn, not what you owe. After 30 years, anything you havent paid back doesnt need to be repaid.
These payments dont come out of your bank account, theyre deducted from your salary automatically in the
same way as income tax.

WHEN TO APPLY
You can apply for a loan from BELOW ARE EXAMPLES OF WHAT YOU COULD PAY
February 2017, whilst youre
Your salary is You pay back 9% of Your monthly payment is
waiting to be offered a course
place. To apply, choose a website 25,000 4,000 30.00
depending on your location:
30,000 9,000 67.50
England and other
EU countries 35,000 14,000 105.00
www.gov.uk/student-finance
40,000 19,000 142.00
Wales
www.studentfinancewales.co.uk 45,000 24,000 180.00
Northern Ireland
50,000 29,000 217.50
www.studentfinanceni.co.uk
Scotland 55,000 34,000 255.00
www.saas.gov.uk
60,000 39,000 292.50

GET IN TOUCH
To learn more about the support available at the University of Sunderland you can visit our website,
call or send us an email:
www.sunderland.ac.uk/scholarships
www.facebook.com/SunderlandUniversityScholarships
0191 515 2865

@
scholarships@sunderland.ac.uk

Everything in this booklet is accurate at the time of going to print, but there are some things
WWW.SUNDERLAND.AC.UK
we dont know yet. For example, there may be some last minute changes to the terms of
Government loans that might not be published until after this brochure is printed. NOV 2016 - V2