How much will it cost to study in Wales?

If you're studying in Wales

As a student, you will have to pay for two things: tuition fees for your course and living costs, such as rent, food, books, transport and entertainment. But don't worry - you can get financial help from the government in the form of loans and grants.

Fees

For 2008 entry, universities and colleges in Wales will charge new students up to £3,145 a year for their courses. The maximum fee charged will not rise by more than the rate of inflation before 2010 at the earliest. Amounts charged may vary between courses, as well as between different universities and colleges.

From 2007 onwards, students who normally live in Wales and who study in Wales, (who started studying in 2006 or later), are entitled to a tuition fee grant. From 2008, this tuition fee grant is up to £1,890. If you normally live in Wales and stay to study in Wales, this effectively caps your fees at around £1,255 a year. The tuition fee grant is available irrespective of family income, is paid directly to the place of study and does not have to be repaid.adviser helping male student

The tuition fee does not have to be paid whilst you are studying. You will be able to take out a student loan for the tuition fees charged by your university or college. And you only start repaying this loan once you have finished studying and are earning more than £15,000 a year. The loan will be increased in line with the rate of inflation, but commercial rates of interest will not be charged.

If you normally live in Wales visit www.studentfinancewales.co.uk or www.cyllidmyfyrwyrcymru.co.uk for more information on 'Student Finance Wales' services, including the Assembly Learning Grant (for living costs), student loans (for living costs and the cost of tuition fees), the tuition fee grant, specific grants for those students in special circumstances and the Welsh National Bursary.