Read your enrolment invitation email to find out what paperwork you need to provide at enrolment about your loan and how your registration is confirmed to Student Finance to release your loan payment. 

Undergraduate tuition fee loans 

The Tuition Fee Loan is paid directly to SOAS in 3 instalments during the academic year.  

  • Term 1 - 25% of the tuition fee loan 
  • Term 2 - 25% of the tuition fee loan 
  • Term 3 - 50% of the tuition fee loan 

If you don’t have an approved Tuition Fee Loan in place at enrolment because you have just recently applied or you’re having difficulties with your loan application, then you will need to visit the Fees and Funding team who will be available onsite during the enrolment period to discuss your situation before you can be enrolled. 

We will need to see evidence that you have applied to Student Finance and ask you to complete a funding questionnaire and declaration form as we wait for Student Finance to complete their checks. You will be provided 6 weeks to secure funding by Student Finance. 

It is your responsibility to follow up with Student Finance and provide any necessary evidence they require. If your loan application is refused, you will be responsible for paying the fees yourself.  

Contact the Student Advice Service if you are having difficulty with your loan application as they can support you with this process.

Master's and Doctoral Loans 

Master's or Doctoral Loans are paid directly to you in three instalments across the academic year. You are considered a Self-payer and will be able to pay your fees in three equal instalments if you wish. 

Your Postgraduate Loan may not cover the amount of tuition fees due to be paid so it’s important to budget for this when planning your finances prior to starting the programme.