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Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) - Frequently Asked Questions

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) is a new student finance system introduced by the UK Government for eligible higher education study in England.

It is designed to give eligible learners greater flexibility by allowing student finance to be used for full qualifications and, where available, individual modules throughout a learner's lifetime.

The LLE applies to eligible courses starting on or after 1 January 2027.

The LLE aims to make higher education more flexible by supporting learners who wish to study at different stages of their lives, whether they choose to study a full qualification or eligible modules.

For eligible courses starting on or after 1 January 2027, the LLE replaces the previous higher education student finance system and Advanced Learner Loans in England.

Students who started their course before this date will normally continue under the student finance arrangements that applied when they began their studies.

The LLE is available to eligible learners studying approved higher education courses in England.

Eligibility is determined by Student Finance England and depends on factors such as your residency, course, previous study and other Government eligibility requirements.

Yes.

Eligibility for student finance depends partly on your residency and fee status. Student Finance England will assess your application using the relevant regulations.

It may.

If you have previously studied in higher education or received Government-funded student finance, Student Finance England will calculate how much funding remains available to you under the LLE.

Because every student's circumstances are different, the University cannot calculate individual entitlement.

Many part-time courses are expected to be eligible under the LLE, provided they meet Government eligibility requirements.

Depending on your circumstances and course, the LLE may include:

  • tuition fee loans
  • maintenance loans (where applicable)
  • other student finance support where available under Government regulations
    Student Finance England will assess the support available for your individual circumstances.

The amount of tuition fee funding available depends on your individual entitlement and the course or modules you are studying.

Student Finance England will calculate your available funding when you apply.

Eligible students may be able to receive a Maintenance Loan to help with living costs.

Eligibility and the amount available depend on Government regulations and your individual circumstances.

Disabled Students' Allowance continues to be available for eligible students. Eligibility is assessed separately from Tuition Fee and Maintenance Loans.

Further information is available from Student Finance England.

Applications for eligible courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 will open through Student Finance England.

Application dates are published on

Applications are made directly through Student Finance England using the relevant online application process.

Student Finance England will confirm your eligibility and funding after assessing your application.

Processing times vary throughout the year.

No.

The University cannot calculate your entitlement or confirm your eligibility for the LLE.

Only Student Finance England can assess your application and confirm the funding available to you.

The University will publish information about eligible courses as they become available.

Eligibility for LLE funding depends on both the course and Government regulations.

If you have questions about studying at the ¼ø»ÆÊ¦app, admissions, tuition fees or University processes, our SID (Student Information Desk) Online team will be happy to help.

If your question relates to your individual student finance entitlement, previous study, eligibility or the amount of funding available, please contact Student Finance England.

Before contacting the University, it may be helpful to check the following:

  • is your course due to start on or after 1 January 2027?
  • have you read the latest Government guidance on the LLE?
  • is your question about your individual funding entitlement? If so, Student Finance England is the organisation that can assess your eligibility.