Estranged Student's Bursary

You are eligible for the estranged student bursary if you:

• are starting an eligible course in academic year 2026-27
• are under 25
• have not been in care but are permanently out of contact with their parent(s)
• study an undergraduate course or non-salaried designated PGCE or designated pre-registration postgraduate health sciences course
• have been assessed by Student Finance England as eligible to receive the full package of tuition fee and maintenance loans
• are a UK national or Irish citizen or have settled status (no restrictions on how long you can stay in the UK)
• have been living in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man for 3 continuous years before the first day of your course
• are normally resident in England
• are studying full-time
• are a part-time student with a study diet of between 30 and 90 credits and meet the other eligibility criteria will receive a pro rata bursary.

Your eligibility for this bursary will be re-assessed each academic year.

Exceptions

• Students in receipt of other bursaries or awards may not be eligible.
• Students in receipt of the University of Brighton bursary or the Care Leaver's bursary are not eligible.
• Students who repeat a year of study will not be eligible for additional bursary funding during their repeat year.