Tuition Fee Loans - Northern Ireland
Tuition Fee Loans are available for students from Northern Ireland
Awarding Body
Student Finance Northern IrelandValue
Dependent on individual circumstancesQuantity of Awards
One application per student per academic yearOverview
You will not have to pay fees before you start university or whilst you are studying. Instead, if you wish, you can apply for a tuition fee loan to cover these costs.
The amount of tuition fees for your course can be found on the individual course pages.
The Student Loans Company (SLC) will pay fees directly to the university on your behalf. You will repay the loan once you have left university.
Loan Repayment
Repayment of your loans will not begin until the April after you complete or otherwise leave your course.
Repayments will only be sought once your income is more than £18,330 a year. If your income drops below this amount repayments stop and will restart when it reaches this level again. Payments will be made through the Inland Revenue and will begin automatically once your income reaches the appropriate level. The amount you have to repay each year will be 9% of your annual income over £18,330, ie the first £18,330 of income will be disregarded and you will repay 9% of your income above that level.
Repayments which you would make at different income levels:
| Income each year before tax | Monthly Repayment |
| Up to £18,330 | Nil |
| £19,000 | £5 |
| £21,000 | £20 |
| £25,000 | £50 |
| £30,000 | £88 |
| £35,000 | £125 |
Further details about repaying your loan & interest rates:
Eligibility
Eligible Countries of Residence
- Northern Ireland
Eligible Courses
Course Level
- Undergraduate
Mode of Attendance
- Full Time
Mode of Study
- On Campus
Subject Area
- All Subjects
Other Requirements
Applicants must have met the conditions set out by Student Finance Northern Ireland
Students who are liable for the payment of tuition fees should refer to How to Pay.
How to Apply
You should apply online through Student Finance NI: