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Professional and Career Development Loans I have a sibling still in education so my parents' income has to be shared. Will I get more funding? Can I get financial support from the government to study at doctoral level? Can I claim the NHS Learning Support Fund? I have a sponsor who wants to pay my fees. How do I arrange this? What Can I Claim From The NHS Learning Support Fund? Withdrawal Fees - 14 Day Cancellation Policy What are the tuition fees for the placement year? Repeating units whilst on placement (2017/18) What financial support can I get? What is the Tuition Fees Policy? Cash Office Opening Hours Where can I get information about Student Finance support? Can I have a letter confirming my fees? Scholarships Is there any financial allowance if I have a sibling still in education? Can I receive extra funding if I have dependants? How is household income assessed if my parents are separated? Will I get the student loan for the sandwich placement year? When will my money be loaded onto my Bursary/ Scholarship Card? Can I have a loan for a Postgraduate degree? What is the Sophie Drozdzik Memorial Scholarship? How do I know whether the University has confirmed my attendance to Student Finance England (SFE)? Where can I find information about funding my studies? Is there any placement funding available? (UK and EU students) I am having difficulty paying my tuition fees. How can I get help? When will I get my student finance loan?

Professional and Career Development Loans I have a sibling still in education so my parents' income has to be shared. Will I get more funding? Can I get a bursary in 2018/19 if I'm a part time student? Can I claim the NHS Learning Support Fund? Is there any financial support that I can apply for while I am on placement? How do I contact my bursary/scholarship pre-paid card provider? Scholarships BU Student Scholarships Where can I find out about funding for PhD / postgraduate study? When will my money be loaded onto my Bursary/ Scholarship Card? What is the Sophie Drozdzik Memorial Scholarship? Am I eligible to apply for a Scholarship? What is the decision process for awarding scholarships? Can I apply for scholarships at the same time as making my application? Does BU have any bursaries I can apply for? Can I get funding towards childcare? When will I get my student finance loan?

What funding can I get if I'm taking a break from my studies? How do I arrange my Hepatitis B vaccination? I have a sibling still in education so my parents' income has to be shared. Will I get more funding? Can I get a bursary in 2018/19 if I'm a part time student? What Can I Claim From The NHS Learning Support Fund? Is there any financial support that I can apply for while I am on placement? Repeating units whilst on placement (2017/18) What financial support can I get? Is there any financial support available to help with placement costs? Where can I get information about Student Finance support? Can I receive extra funding if I have dependants? Will I get the student loan for the sandwich placement year? When will my money be loaded onto my Bursary/ Scholarship Card? Is there any placement funding available? (UK and EU students) I am having difficulty paying my tuition fees. How can I get help? Can I get financial support, as my family has a low income? Is there any financial support for care leavers? Is there any help if my Student Loan / Grant or NHS Bursary is late arriving? Is there any additional help available if my Student Loan / Grant or Bursary doesn’t cover my essential outgoings? I have no money. Is there emergency help available? How do I apply for Undergraduate student finance? When can I apply for Undergraduate student finance? I have already studied an Undergraduate degree. Am I eligible for student finance to fund another? I am classed as a mature student. What funding help can I get?

Can I claim back VAT if I'm leaving the UK? What are the tuition fees for Postgraduate Courses?

Can I receive extra funding if I have dependants?

Can I get financial support from the government to study at doctoral level? Where can I find out about funding for PhD / postgraduate study? Can I have a loan for a Postgraduate degree? What are the tuition fees for Postgraduate Courses?

Paying tuition fees - I need BU's bank details I have a sponsor who wants to pay my fees. How do I arrange this? Withdrawal Fees - 14 Day Cancellation Policy What are the tuition fees for the placement year? Repeating units whilst on placement (2017/18) What is the Tuition Fees Policy? Do I have to pay fees for my placement year? Thinking of leaving BU? Can I have a loan for a Postgraduate degree? How do I pay my tuition fees? What are the tuition fees for Postgraduate Courses? I am having difficulty paying my tuition fees. How can I get help? How much are my tuition fees for 2018-19? Can I pay my tuition fees in instalments? How much is the annual course fee?