All Welsh undergraduates get a minimum maintenance grant of £1,000 towards living costs. Students from lower income households can get up to £8,100 if they live away from home outside London, and up to £10,124 in London if their household income is £18,370 or less.

University tuition fees in England will rise in line with inflation next year, the first increase since 2017, as Keir Starmer’s administration tries to address significant funding pressures in the higher education sector.

Tuition fees in England are to rise for the first time in eight years, after universities called for help with their finances. What are the changes and does getting a degree pay for itself through higher future earnings?

Previous reports have speculated that fees could rise from £9,250 to £10,500 and come into force in September 2025, affecting school students who are currently sitting their A-Levels. It comes as university leaders have warned of significant financial concerns as a result of frozen tuition fees paid by domestic students and a drop in international students.

Students and universities react to the first rise in university fees in eight years.

University tuition fees in England will rise to £9,535 next year, as part of a major reform. But it is hoped that more help will be given to students from disadvantaged backgrounds as part of the shake-up.