Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
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From January 2027, Student Finance England will replace the current student loan system with the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) for new students.
This includes you if:
If you started university before January 2027 and continue your course, you’ll stay on the current funding system.
Key things to know
Funding will match what you study
Your tuition fee loan and maintenance loan (for living costs) will be based on how many modules you study.
Most full-time students won't see big changes
If you're studying a full-time honours degree and haven't studied at university before, LLE should feel similar to the current system.
If you've studied before, this could affect how much funding you can get.
Changing or repeating a course may affect funding
Under LLE, the rules for changing course, repeating a year, or studying part-time may be different.
If you withdraw from your course rather than transfer, you may be moved onto the new LLE system.
The government will confirm more details soon.
Sharia-compliant finance
LLE aims to introduce a Sharia-compliant student finance option for Muslim students. More details about Alternative (non-interest-bearing) Student Finance will be published on the UK Government website.
Postgraduate Study
LLE does not change standard postgraduate Master's loans from Student Finance England. However, LLE will apply to some postgraduate courses that currently use undergraduate funding, such as:
If you're unsure which funding applies to your course, contact us for advice.
Students from Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland
LLE only applies to students funded by Student Finance England. Funding bodies in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have not announced similar changes.
Stay Updated
Some details are still being confirmed. If you’re starting in 2027 or later, make sure you regularly check the UK Government website for updates.
