The Birmingham Grant offers additional support to all students whose household income falls below the University's annual financial threshold. You will receive the grant from the University if you:
The Birmingham Scholarship recognises the achievement of students from low-income backgrounds who perform extremely well in their A levels or equivalent qualifications. You will receive a Birmingham Scholarship if you:
To be considered for the Birmingham Grant and Scholarship:
Once you have applied for statutory support, your application for the Birmingham Grant and Scholarship will proceed automatically. There are no further forms to fill in. Please note, however, that you are required to do this for each year of your programme.
The University will let you know in writing if you are successful. All correspondence relating to the awards will be sent to your permanent home address.
| Academic Year | Tuition Fee | Income Threshold | Birmingham Grant | Birmingham Scholarship |
| 2009/10 | £3,225 | £35,460 | £860 | £1,290 |
| 2010/11 | £3,290 | £36,170 | £877 | £1,316 |
| 2011/12 | £3,375 | £37,110 | £900 | £1,350 |
Payment of the Birmingham Grant and Scholarship will be made in two equal instalments, one in late January and one in early May. Payment will be made directly into the bank account you have nominated for your student loans. If your bank details change please notify the Student Loans Company and not the University.
If your household income drops below the threshold after your first year, you will receive the Grant (and Scholarship if you are eligible) from that point forward.
If you receive the Grant (or Scholarship) and your household income later goes above the threshold, you will continue to receive the award regardless.
Some common reasons for not receiving the Grant or Scholarship:
Your personal or course details held by the Student Loans Company agency differ from those held by the University
Please contact your Student Loans Company agency to confirm that your details match those on your student registration card.
You are undertaking an industrial placement year or year abroad
Payment will be suspended during this period.
You are currently on a Leave of Absence (LOA)
Payment will be suspended during the period of LOA
You are repeating your current year
The award will recommence once you progress into the next year.
You have withdrawn from your course
The University reserves the right to demand the full or part repayment. Please refer to the terms and conditions of the Birmingham Grant and Scholarship for further information.
You have changed your bank account details
Please notify your Student Loans Company agency.
