Are maintenance grants repayable?

If you’re a full-time higher education student, you may be able to get a non-repayable grant to help with accommodation and other living costs. These grants are called the ‘Maintenance Grant’ and ‘Special Support Grant’.

What is a non means-tested grant?

Non-means tested (NMT) grant It’s awarded automatically to all eligible full-time students, apart from those who have been awarded EU tuition fees only status. If you’re applying for the NMT Grant only, you don’t need to declare income or complete the additional sections in your BOSS application.

Are maintenance grants means-tested?

Some Student Finance maintenance funding is means-tested, so how much you get depends on your household income. If you’re financially dependent on your parents, that means their income affects your funding.

Does everyone get a maintenance grant?

Everyone who is eligible for student finance can get at least some Maintenance Loan, but you can apply for more that’s based on your household income. If you started your course before 1 August 2016, you might also be able to get one of the following: Maintenance Grant.

Is the maintenance grant the same as the student loan?

The amount of help you can get through the Maintenance Grant and Special Support Grant is the same. If you get the Maintenance Grant, some of it is paid instead of the Student Loan for Maintenance.

When to apply for maintenance grant and Special Support Grant?

The Maintenance Grant and the Special Support Grant will be paid into your bank account by Student Finance NI at the start of each term at the same time as any Student Loan for Maintenance. Maintenance Loan. If you’re entitled to a Maintenance Grant or Special Support Grant you’re also eligible to apply for a Maintenance Loan.

How is the maintenance grant paid into the NI account?

The Maintenance Grant and the Special Support Grant will be paid into your bank account by Student Finance NI at the start of each term at the same time as any Student Loan for Maintenance. If you’re entitled to a Maintenance Grant or Special Support Grant you’re also eligible to apply for a Maintenance Loan.

When to apply for maintenance grant Nidirect?

. It’s best to apply before your course starts, but you can still apply up to nine months from the start of the academic year. The Maintenance Grant and the Special Support Grant will be paid into your bank account by Student Finance NI at the start of each term at the same time as any Student Loan for Maintenance.