Finance, funding and financial support
One of the biggest concerns for both parents and students is the cost of going to University, but two things are definitely true: firstly, university is worth it – we provide our students with a transformational experience that will benefit them for the rest of their lives; and secondly, there’s loads of financial support available – many of our students have access to loans, bursaries, scholarships and discounts which will help them pay for their education at Essex.
For UK students starting a three-year undergraduate course in 2024-2025 a support package of up to £3,000 is being offered to students with a household income of £35,000 or under (as assessed by Student Finance England). We also have a variety of different International Scholarships and bursaries too ensuring students can come to us no matter what their background or financial status is.
Undergraduate students from the UK are entitled to apply for a Government-backed loan to cover their tuition fees and living expenses for the duration of their studies with us. They will then start to repay the loan in small increments after they’ve graduated.