STUDENT FINANCE AND FUNDING FINANCING YOUR LIVING AND OTHER COSTS In addition to tuition fees, you should also take into consideration the cost of living in London including accommodation. You must make sure you have sufficient financial resources to meet the maintenance and other expenses that may be incurred throughout your course. However, you may be eligible for assistance with living costs through loans. FINANCIAL AID AND STUDENT LOANS Students can apply for a number of government-funded loans. See www. cssd.ac.uk/student-finance-andfunding for further information. SOURCES OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION Additional information, including other websites and publications: > www.gov.uk/student-finance >w ww.gov.uk/extra-money-payuniversity. International students will often need to seek funding from their country of origin. There is useful information on the following websites: > UK Council for International Student Affairs www.ukcisa.org.uk > British Council www.britishcouncil.org.
US FEDERAL LOANS
Fulbright Scholarship
Central participates in the US Department of Education’s Direct Loan Program (our Federal School code is G10089). Detailed information on how to apply for US Student Loans can be found on Central’s website www.cssd. ac.uk/student-finance-and-funding. To begin the process you will need to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the US Department of Education website www.fafsa.ed.gov or contact the US Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid Information Centre at 1-800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3243).
The Fulbright Scholarship is a federal scholarship providing opportunities for US students, scholars and professionals wishing to undertake graduate study, advanced research or teaching in the UK. See www.fulbright.org.uk.
SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND AWARDS Central is committed to remaining open to all potential students regardless of their background and to building upon our existing success in retaining students and helping them to achieve their full potential. The School aims to provide access to over £100,000 of scholarships and bursaries each year for students studying on particular courses. Upto-date details of how to apply for scholarships, bursaries and awards can be found on Central’s website www.cssd.ac.uk/fees-and-funding. OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS Those seeking funding are also encouraged to use online resources where grants can be secured directly by the student, as there may be scholarship opportunities based within the applicant’s country of origin. Examples include: Marshall Scholarship The Marshall Scholarship is a full scholarship and is made available for US students who wish to study at graduate level. See www.marshallscholarship.org.
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BECAS Chile Scholarship The BECAS Chile Scholarship is a federal scholarship for Chilean students who wish to undertake graduate study in the UK. See www.becaschile.cl. Central also nominates students for a number of external scholarships, bursaries, awards and prizes. We will inform offered applicants and enrolled students of any awards for which they may be eligible to apply, whether internal or external to Central. Up-todate details can also be found at www.cssd.ac.uk/student-financeand-funding.
STUDENT ADVICE SERVICE Telephone: +44 (0)20 7559 3900 Email: sas@cssd.ac.uk www.cssd.ac.uk/content/studentadvice-service. The Student Advice Service offers assistance with many aspects of student life, including accommodation, counselling and managing finances. ACCOMMODATION The Student Advice Service offers information and support to students in finding somewhere to live through a network of accommodation services, including Halls of Residence and local letting agencies. Students are eligible to apply for places at the University of London Intercollegiate Halls, for example.