Loans and Scholarships
United Kingdom
Student finance
Going to university or college is one of the biggest investments you can make. Do you know how much it is going to cost you and what help is available? The links below will help you find the information you need.
The cost of studying in the UK
As a student, you will usually have to pay for two things: tuition fees for your course and living costs, such as rent, food, books, transport and entertainment.
If you're studying in Scotland and already live there, you normally aren't required to pay tuition fees.
Check the http://www.saas.gov.uk/ website for further information.
Student loans
The purpose of student loans from the government are to help cover the costs of your tuition fees, and basic living costs (rent, bills, food etc).
Two types are available: tuition fee loans, and maintenance loans.
Many other kinds of loan are available to students studying at university or college and the interest rate can vary considerably.
However, the interest rate on a government student loan only takes inflation into account, so the overall amount will, in real terms, be the same as the amount borrowed.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/index.htm
The Netherlands
If you go to study at university or study in higher vocational education (HBO) in the Netherlands, you have to pay tuition fees.
If you want to do a Dutch course in vocational education (MBO) or adult education (VAVO) and you are 18 or older, you have to pay course fees.
In some cases you may be eligible for (full) funding for your studies (in Dutch: studiefinanciering) as an EU/ EEA student. For more info about “Tuition Fee Loans” and “Contribution to tuition fees” please visit the following web page:
http://ib-groep.nl/International_visitors/default.asp
