Five ways to cut the cost of a year abroad
Top-up funding – plus everyday money saving – means a year abroad can be an affordable way to see the world and study while you’re at it.
1. Claim extra funding
There’s a bit of extra funding on offer for UK students who study part of a degree abroad. If you’re eligible for the Maintenance Loan, you could get a larger loan plus a travel grant while you’re away. Both are means tested – so how much you get depends on household earnings – but the grant doesn’t have to be repaid....