Doctoral Loan: What you'll get - GOV.UK

DOCTORAL LOAN Skip contents CONTENTS * Overview * What you'll get * Eligibility * How to apply * Extra help * Further information WHAT YOU'LL GET You can get up to: * £30,301 if

your course starts on or after 1 August 2025 * £29,390 if your course started between 1 August 2024 and 31 July 2025 * £28,673 if your course started between 1 August 2023 and 31 July 2024

The amount you’ll get is not based on you or your family’s income. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) may take account of the loan when working out any benefits you receive. The loan

is paid directly to you. You can use it for your course fees and living costs. The loan will be divided equally across each year of your course. IF YOU APPLY AFTER YOUR FIRST YEAR You can

apply for a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan in any year of your course. But if you apply after your first year, you might not get the maximum amount. You can get up to: * £12,858 if your course

starts on or after 1 August 2025 * £12,471 if your course started between 1 August 2024 and 31 July 2025 * £12,167 if your course started between 1 August 2023 and 31 July 2024 WHEN YOU’RE

PAID You get the first payment after your course start date, once your university or college confirms that you’ve registered. The loan will be paid in 3 instalments of 33%, 33% and 34% each

year. After your application has been approved you’ll be sent a letter with your payment dates or you can check them in your online account. Previous : Overview Next : Eligibility View a

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