Fund Your Bachelor's Degree
Undergraduate Student Loans (UK)
UK students can fully fund any of our Bachelor’s Degrees using a Student Loan from the UK Government.
You can afford to study for a degree!
At NDA we know that for many potential students, to study at university, even part-time, is just not an option. Many are juggling work and family commitments. Many creative and talented people would like to turn their hobby into a career in design—but finding the time to study and pay tuition fees makes this seem impossible.
Great news! All NDA UK undergraduate degree students are eligible for a student loan to cover the entire cost of their tuition fees. There are no upfront fees to pay!
UK Student loans are not based on income or means tested and most students in England will qualify. This means that the Government pays your tuition fees and you only start repayments when you can afford to do so; when you are earning £25,000 per year or more.
How do I apply for a UK Student Loan?
Step 1
Start an Application for your chosen NDA Bachelor’s Degree. New students must first Register an NDA Account.
Step 2
Select ‘Student Loan’ as your payment option and how you will be funding your course.
Step 3
If your application is accepted you will be prompted to log back into your NDA Account, confirm your enrolment and select ‘Apply’ for your loan.
Step 4
Our support team will then send you handy ‘hints & tips’ about how to apply for your student loan through the government student finance website.
Step 5
Once your loan has been approved, please upload your ‘Student Loan Entitlement Letter’ to your NDA Account or contact our support team for assistance.
Step 6
Our support team will then finalise your enrolment and activate your profile on the Virtual Learning Studio (VLS), ready for you to begin your studies with us!
Example of Student Loan Repayments
The new repayment threshold is now £25,000 per year.
(previously £27,295).
This threshold will increase in the future in line with inflation, therefore your earnings will be higher before repayments commence.
| Annual income before tax | What you’ll repay each year | |
|---|---|---|
| Repayments are 9% of your income ABOVE £25,000 | ||
| £24,000 | You don’t pay | |
| £26,000 | £90/year (9% of £1,000) | |
| £35,000 | £900/year (9% of £10,000) | |
| £50,000 | £2,250/year (9% of £25,000) | |
Further Information
Useful Links
Please read Martin Lewis’ excellent Guide to Part Time Student Loans at the Money Saving Expert website.
You can also visit the Student Finance England website for more information regarding students loans.
UK Regions
Student finance eligibility is different if you live in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
You can also find more information about student finance on the De Montfort University, Leicester (DMU) website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Course Qualification
