Fees, funding and money matters

Our Admissions teams will assess your fee status. We are here to help should you have any enquiries about this.

Fees and fee rules for current year students, including those continuing on a course of study in a subsequent year.

Fees and fee rules for current year students, including those continuing on a course of study in a subsequent year.

Fees and fee rules for current year students, including those continuing on a course of study in a subsequent year.

Find out how to pay your fees online or by bank transfer.

The University is offering a Fund to support Ukrainian students who are financially impacted by the war in Ukraine. Awards take the form of a non-repayable grant, awarded to successful applicants who require financial support to enable them to continue their studies at Essex.

Find out about the student Hardship Fund and how it could help you financially.

If you are experiencing financial difficulty and are invited to attend a Graduation Ceremony, you may be able to receive financial assistance towards the cost of your gown hire and/or ticket.

Late Funding Loans are available to undergraduate and postgraduate students who are eligible and have applied for funding from Student Finance or the NHS, but have not yet received any payments.

The University offers a £200 contribution towards the cost of laptops for students whose disability means that they need one for study and who are from a low household income.

If you're a student with UK refugee status, or a dependant of UK refugees, you may be eligible for a bursary of up to £1500 if you are studying full time or up to £750 if you are studying part time.

If you're a new or continuing undergraduate or postgraduate student who was in UK local authority care prior to starting your course, or are estranged from your parents, you could be eligible for a bursary of up to £1500.

Dealing with finances as a student can get confusing at times and we know that student life often means having to live on a budget. Some students rely on receiving a student loan, whilst others are self-funded or receive grants and scholarships.

We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to make funding your studies easier.

We offer scholarships, bursaries and loyalty discounts to make funding your studies easier.

We offer a wide range of funding opportunities for research students.

How to apply for a means-tested increase to your maintenance loan.

If you're from the United States you may be eligible for a federal direct loan from the US Department of Education. Loans are available for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Find out about managing your money and working while studying.

Find out how you can best manage financial debt.

Explore how you can donate your small change to charity

Find out about repaying your loans, starting work, bank accounts and more.

Online resources that can assist you in budgeting and managing your money.

Check out the money events that we’re planning for the coming year.

Find out about claiming benefits while studying.

Find out if you are exempt from paying council tax and how to apply for a council tax discount or exemption.

An archive of prior year scholarship terms and conditions for reference by current undergraduate students.

An archive of prior year scholarship terms and conditions for reference by current postgraduate students.

An archive of prior year scholarship terms and conditions for reference by current research degree students.