When will your student finance be paid in 2026/27? Maintenance loan instalment dates, explained
Here is the short version, because it is the thing everyone actually wants to know. Your student finance lands at […]
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Articles by Jamie Hartwell
Jamie writes UniSorted's money coverage: student loans, budgeting, bank accounts, insurance, the lot. He spent most of first year living in his overdraft, so the budgeting guides all have a bit on what to do after you have already overspent, not just before. Based in Leeds. Reach him at jamie@unisorted.co.uk.
Maintenance loan vs rent in 2026: how much of the loan rent really takes
In 2026 the maximum maintenance loan is meant to cover your living costs. For most students, rent alone takes more
Moving abroad with a UK student loan? How repayment actually works in 2026
Yes, you still have to repay your UK student loan if you move abroad. The Student Loans Company keeps charging
University of Nottingham data breach: what to do now
The University of Nottingham confirmed on 10 June 2026 that an external third party accessed a significant amount of data
Skipping meals at uni? Every UK student food scheme you can actually use
If money runs out before the end of term and you are skipping meals to make the loan stretch, you
Universal Credit at 18-24 in 2026: The Rules You Actually Need to Know
Universal Credit at 18 to 24 has its own standard allowance, its own housing rules, and a new set of
Why Is Plan 5 Taking That Much From My Payslip? (2026 Cohort Guide)
If you started a UK undergraduate course in or after August 2023, you are on Plan 5. The maths is
Why Plan 2 and Plan 3 Student Loan Interest Is Capped at 6% From September 2026
From September 2026, Plan 2 and Plan 3 (postgraduate) student loan interest is capped at 6% for the year. The
Weekend Student Maintenance Loans: The U-Turn Explained, and What to Do If You Are One of the 22,000
The government U-turned on demands for 22,000 weekend students to repay maintenance loans early, but those students still lose future funding. Here is what changed at the 15 affected universities and what to do this week.
Student Finance 2026/27: Apply Now So You're Paid by September
Student Finance England reopened its 2026/27 window on 23 March 2026. The practical deadline for English students to guarantee money on time is 15 May 2026. Here is exactly what changed, how much you can borrow, and what to sort today.
