This handbook is free but you'll need to log in to view it. Why do I need to log in? Log in Create account Go to Basic facts 1. Working out your income 2. Grants and loans Grants Undergraduate grants Paramedic, nursing and midwifery students’ grants Postgraduate grants Grants in further education Student loans for maintenance 3. Dividing student income throughout the year Student loans for maintenance Courses starting in the autumn term lasting more than a year Courses not starting in the autumn term Courses lasting one year or less If you leave your course early Grants The standard rule for grants Higher education grants Paramedic, nursing and midwifery bursaries Further education grants Postgraduate funding If you leave your course early 4. Discretionary funds and other payments Discretionary funds Lump-sum payments Regular payments Payments before a course starts or before a loan is paid Other payments Voluntary or charitable payments 5. Earnings 6. Benefits 7. Maintenance 8. Savings and other capital ← Previous 7. Savings and other capital Next → Basic facts