England English-resident students studying in England: tuition fees of up to £3,225 in 2009-10. Students entitled to means-tested grant of up to £2,906 and a student loan of up to £3,673 for living at home, and £4,745 for those outside London living away from home. Students in London not living at home can expect a loan of £6,643. English students studying outside England: pay fees applicable at university of their choice. Higher education institutions (HEIs) charging the maximum fee provide a bursary of at least £319 for students on a full grant. See also notes below. www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

Scotland Scottish-resident students studying in Scotland: no tuition fees. Can apply for a young student bursary of up to £2,575 depending on family income. Student loan also available. Scottish students outside Scotland: pay fees applicable at their university of choice. Young and mature students can apply for a students’ outside Scotland bursary of up to £2,095 in 2008-9. English, Welsh and Northern Irish students studying in Scotland: tuition fees for 2008-9 (2009-10 not available) of £1,775 (£2,825 for medicine). www.student-support-saas.gov.uk

Wales Welsh-resident students studying in Wales: tuition fees of up to £3,225 (in 2009) offset by a non-means-tested, non-repayable fee grant of up to £1,940. Student loan also available. Welsh students outside Wales: pay fees applicable at their university of choice. May be eligible for a means-tested, non-repayable assembly learning grant of up to £2,906. English, Scottish and Northern Irish students in Wales: tuition fees of up to £3,225. A Welsh national bursary is available as a condition of being able to charge the £3,225. www.studentfinancewales.co.uk

Northern Ireland Northern Irish-resident students studying in Northern Ireland: tuition fees of up to £3,225. Entitled to means-tested grant of up to £3,406 and a maintenance loan. NI students outside NI: pay fees applicable at university. Entitled to means-tested grant of up to £3,406 and a maintenance loan for living costs. English, Scottish and Welsh students in NI: fees of £3,225. Entitled to same support packages as those available in home countries. www.studentfinanceni.co.uk

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