Student Finance at QA Higher Education — 2025/26 Guide
QA Higher Education delivers university degrees in London, Birmingham and Manchester in partnership with UK universities including Northumbria University London, Ulster University London and Solent University. QA HE is a designated alternative provider, so eligible Home students can access SFE tuition fee and maintenance loans.
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Maintenance loan (max, London)
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Open calculatorKey facts about student finance at QA HE
- Degrees are awarded by the partner university (Northumbria, Ulster, Solent, etc.).
- Tuition fee loan: up to £6,935/year (2025/26 alternative-provider cap on most courses).
- Maintenance loan: up to £13,762/year in London based on household income.
- Two intakes per year at most campuses (September and January).
- Repayments start when income exceeds £25,000/year (Plan 5).
Course levels covered
Campuses
London · Birmingham · Manchester
How to apply for Student Finance at QA HE
- Get an offer from QA Higher Education for a designated undergraduate course.
- Create an account at gov.uk/student-finance.
- In the application, select "QA Higher Education" 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 QA HE?
Yes. QA Higher Education 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 QA HE?
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 QA HE charge more than my tuition fee loan covers?
Most QA HE 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 QA HE 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 QA HE 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 QA HE?
Apply online at gov.uk/student-finance. Create an SFE account, select QA Higher Education 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.