Are you going to university or college in 2025/2026? If so, it's time to think about applying for student finance.
While you are studying you will have two main costs, tuition fees and living costs. You can apply for a range of student finance to help with both these costs.
When to apply
Full-time undergraduate students
Full-time undergraduate student finance applications for the 2025 to 2026 academic year are now open for new and continuing students. Visit Student Finance Wales to apply.
Postgraduate students
Postgraduate student finance applications open from late April 2025.
Part-time undergraduate students
Part-time student finance applications are expected to open from mid-May 2025.
Find out more on Student Finance Wales.
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