Funding support
We can help you understand what financial support is available and how to apply. Â
Helping you make sense of university fees and funding
Worried about the cost of your young person going to university? Confused about student finance? We're here to help.
Supporting your young person in financing their studies might feel like a big, sometimes complex, task but you are not alone. At Southampton Solent University, we’ll help guide you through every step, from applying for student finance and understanding fees, to exploring scholarships, bursaries and other ways to help cover the cost of university life.
Whether your young person is joining us from the UK or overseas, we have clear advice and practical information to help you plan ahead and feel confident about the financial side of things. We’re here to help you make university affordable and achievable.
Fees and funding explained
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Scholarships and bursaries
We offer a number of non-repayable scholarships and bursaries for UK or overseas students, and for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
Tuition fees
We've made it easy for you to see what tuition fees applies to your young person and what’s included in the cost of their studies.Â
How to make payments
Tuition and/or accommodation fees can easily be paid using Solent’s secure online payment system. You can also set up payment plans to help spread the cost.Â
Cost of living in Southampton
We know the rising costs of living can be a concern for many students and their families, from housing and food to transportation or utilities. To help ease these concerns we provide help, support and advice on managing budgets.
Everyone’s situation is unique, but our short guide on the costs of living in Southampton can really help with budgeting and give an idea on what it will cost to live here.
The city provides ample opportunities for cost-effective living, with its vibrant mix of local markets, student discounts at numerous places, and accessible public transport.
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Earning while learning
It may be necessary for your young person to find work to help support their studies. We invest in our students’ employability from day one of their studies. Our careers service, Solent Careers, are on hand to help students secure employment which works around their studies, placements to set their CVs apart from the rest, and even professional mentoring, matching them with industry professionals to help develop the right skills and confidence.Â
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