Student Finance at Global Banking School (GBS) — 2025/26 Guide
Global Banking School (GBS) is a UK Government-designated alternative higher education provider. Home students on eligible GBS courses can apply for a Student Finance England (SFE) tuition fee loan of up to £6,935 per year, plus a maintenance loan of up to £13,762 per year based on where they live and household income.
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Open calculatorKey facts about student finance at GBS
- SFE-designated for HND and top-up degrees delivered with partner universities.
- Tuition fee loan: up to £6,935/year (2025/26, alternative-provider cap).
- Maintenance loan: up to £13,762/year in London, £10,544 outside London, £8,877 living at home.
- You do not repay until you earn over the Plan 5 threshold (£25,000/year).
- Applications open on the SFE portal from spring for a September start.
Course levels covered
Campuses
London (Greenford, Stratford, Holborn, Wembley) · Birmingham · Manchester · Leeds
How to apply for Student Finance at GBS
- Get an offer from Global Banking School (GBS) for a designated undergraduate course.
- Create an account at gov.uk/student-finance.
- In the application, select "Global Banking School (GBS)" as your provider and your exact course title.
- Provide household income evidence (P60, tax return) — your parents or partner submit theirs separately.
- Wait for your entitlement letter, then confirm attendance when you enrol so payments start on time.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I get Student Finance to study at GBS?
Yes. Global Banking School (GBS) is a UK Government-designated higher education provider, so eligible Home students can apply to Student Finance England for a tuition fee loan of up to £6,935 per year plus a means-tested maintenance loan. You must meet SFE's residency and previous-study rules.
How much maintenance loan will I get at GBS?
Your maintenance loan depends on where you live during term time and your household income. For 2025/26 the maxima are £13,762/year in London, £10,544/year outside London and £8,877/year if you live with your parents. Use our maintenance loan calculator to estimate your amount in seconds.
Does GBS charge more than my tuition fee loan covers?
Most GBS undergraduate courses are priced at or under the SFE tuition fee loan cap, so the loan usually covers the full tuition. Always confirm the exact course fee on the GBS website before applying, and check whether the fee is a validated partner-university fee or an alternative-provider fee.
When do I start repaying my GBS student loan?
You repay under Plan 5 (courses starting from August 2023). Repayments begin the April after you graduate, and only once your income is above £25,000/year. You pay 9% of anything you earn above the threshold, and any balance is written off after 40 years.
How do I apply for Student Finance for GBS?
Apply online at gov.uk/student-finance. Create an SFE account, select Global Banking School (GBS) as your provider, choose your course, and upload evidence of household income. Apply as early as possible — the deadline for continuing students is usually late May and for new students around late June for a September start.