An investment in studying at Edge Hill is an investment in yourself and your future. On this page you’ll find all you need to know about university finance, in one place.
How to fund your degree
Most students pay their tuition fees with a loan from Student Finance England which is paid directly to your university. Some students choose to fund their studies independently and don’t apply for a tuition fee loan. You may also be eligible for a maintenance loan which you can use to pay towards housing and living costs. This is means-tested, so the amount you receive depends on your parents’ or guardians’ (household) income.
Check your eligibility and find out more about student finance on the GOV.UK websiteMaintenance loan tables
A maintenance loan is a loan that helps students with living costs while studying. It can be used for things like rent, food and travel. Any loan you borrow needs to be paid back, but not until you’ve finished or left your course, and your income is over the repayment threshold. How much you can get depends on when you started your course, where you live, and your household income. You can find out more about the amounts available in the tables below, and find out more about applying on the GOV.UK website.
2025/26
Maintenance loans for full-time students Maintenance loans for part-time students2024/25
Maintenance loans for full-time studentsMaintenance loans for part-time studentsFees and funding guides
We’ve collated a series of fees and funding guides, tailored to you and your degree, CPD or short course. Click on your year of entry to get started:
Bursaries, grants and scholarships
We offer a range of bursaries, grants and scholarships which celebrate determination, commitment and achievement in a variety of areas. These include academic excellence, celebrating success outside your studies, overcoming adversity, and helping and inspiring others.
Visit the scholarships hub
Student living costs
We’re here to support you, from enrolment to graduation and beyond. That’s why we’ve put together a guide on how to to make your money go further.
Discover money-saving initiatives, support and financial advice available, and explore discounts on offer.
Find out more about student living costs at Edge HillEdge Hill extras
- Free shuttle bus between campus and Ormskirk (Unicard required)
- Free parking at Ormskirk campus (with eligible parking pass)
- Free tickets for all films, performances and events at The Arts Centre for every EHU student
- Four-week free trial membership at the Sports Centre for every EHU student each year
What will I need to repay?
How much you repay depends on your income – the amount you earn (including things like bonuses and overtime) before tax and other deductions. You’ll repay a percentage of your income over the income ‘threshold’ for your type of loan, depending on how often you get paid.
The earliest you’ll start repaying is:
- the April after leaving your course
- the April four years after the course started if you’re studying part-time and your course is longer than four years
- April 2026 if you’re on Plan 5
The income thresholds are different for each plan type.
| Plan type | Yearly income threshold | Monthly income threshold | Weekly income threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan 1 | £24,990 | £2,082 | £480 |
| Plan 2 | £27,295 | £2,274 | £524 |
| Plan 4 | £31,395 | £2,616 | £603 |
| Plan 5 | £25,000 | £2,083 | £480 |
| Postgraduate Loan | £21,000 | £1,750 | £403 |
EU and international finance
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The money the University has to use comes from a range of sources, including tuition fees, grants and money from things like accommodation and catering. Find out more about the University’s sources of income and how it is spent.