Guides for adults who want to study in the UK
Straight answers to the questions we hear every day, written by the AdmitGo admissions team and checked against gov.uk.
Student Finance with pre-settled status: what you can get in 2026/27
Can you get Student Finance with pre-settled status? Tuition fees are usually covered after 3 years of residence. Living costs depend on the EU worker route.
Read the guide Study and workStudy for a UK degree while working full time: how 1 to 2 days a week works
How blended UK degrees work for working adults: campus days, evenings and weekends, online study, Student Finance and what to check before you enrol.
Read the guide Entry requirementsCan you go to a UK university without A-levels? How adults get in
Many UK universities accept adults without A-levels: work experience, a CV, an interview, a Foundation Year or school certificates from your home country.
Read the guide RepaymentHow student loan repayment works in England (Plan 5): the £25,000 threshold and 9%
On Plan 5 you repay 9% of what you earn above £25,000 a year, taken from your payslip. See examples, interest, write-off and how other plans compare.
Read the guide ParentsStudying in the UK with children: Childcare Grant and Parents' Learning Allowance
Parents who study full time in England can get a Childcare Grant and a Parents' Learning Allowance that are not repaid. Amounts, eligibility and how they work.
Read the guide UniversitiesUK universities with blended degrees for working adults: how to compare them
How to compare UK universities that teach adults 1 to 2 days a week: campus, timetable, Foundation Year, entry requirements and funding.
Read the guideRules change. Every guide shows the date it was last checked, and Student Finance England makes the final decision on every application.