It's Never Too Late to Return to Education:
Secure Your Fully Funded Degree

Applying to university as an adult returner (aged 21+) is straightforward and does not always require traditional school qualifications like A-Levels. Through Regent Education, mature students can access 4-year undergraduate degrees that include an Integrated Foundation Year or qualify using relevant professional work history, NVQs, or Level 3 diplomas. Applications are submitted either directly to our accredited UK partner universities or via UCAS. Our advisors guide you through course selection, schedule flexibility (such as evening or compressed 2-day timetables), and funding applications step-by-step.

Yes. Holders of Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), Settled Status (under the EU Settlement Scheme), or Refugee Status qualify for full home student status and government-backed loans through Student Finance England (SFE). To be eligible, you must have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three full years prior to the first day of your course start date. Eligible applicants can access both the Tuition Fee Loan and Maintenance Loan for living expenses.

For the 2026/27 academic year, the standard undergraduate tuition fee loan cap in England is £9,790 per year for full-time degree courses (and £5,760 for classroom-based foundation years). This money covers 100% of your academic fees and is paid directly from Student Finance England to your university. As a student, you never have to pay this tuition amount upfront or out-of-pocket.

Maintenance Loans assist with day-to-day costs like rent, transport, and study materials. The loan amount is means-tested based on your household income and living arrangements:

• Living with parents: Up to £9,118 per year.
• Living away from parents (Outside London): Up to £10,830 per year.
• Living away from parents (In London): Up to £14,135 per year.

The Maintenance Loan is transferred directly into your personal UK bank account in three termly instalments.

Yes. Standard A-Levels are not mandatory for entering higher education in the UK. Partner institutions evaluate non-traditional applicants based on practical work experience, managerial skills, or internal entry assessments. If you lack formal Level 3 qualifications, you can enrol in an Integrated Foundation Year (Year 0). This introductory year builds academic writing and research skills before you progress seamlessly into Year 1 of your chosen degree.

Yes, our 1-on-1 higher education advisory services are completely free to prospective domestic students, with no hidden costs or fees. Regent Education Services Limited operates as an official recruitment and advisory partner to accredited UK higher education institutions. Because our funding comes directly from our partner universities, we are able to offer complete application, pathway planning, and Student Finance England support free of charge.

Students starting an undergraduate course repay their combined tuition and maintenance loans under Plan 5 terms:

• You only begin repaying once your pre-tax income exceeds £25,000 per year.
• You pay 9% on any income earned above the £25,000 mark (e.g. if you earn £28,000, you pay 9% on £3,000 = £22.50 per month).
• Repayments are deducted automatically from your payroll like tax.
• Any remaining balance is completely cancelled and written off after 40 years.

Our partner institutions offer career-aligned, accredited undergraduate degree programmes (available as 3-year standard or 4-year foundation degrees), specialising in:

• BA (Hons) Business Management / Leadership
• BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care / Public Health
• BSc (Hons) Computing / Information Technology / Cyber Security

All programmes are structured to prepare adult returners and career-changers for the practical demands of the modern workforce.

We specialise in face-to-face, human consultations rather than automated chatbots. You can meet with an advisor in person at our physical hubs:

• London Hub: 67A High Road, 2nd Floor, Wood Green, London, N22 6BH
• Birmingham Hub: Heath Court 489, Coventry Road, Birmingham, B10 0JS

We also provide remote consultations for domestic students living in Manchester, Leicester, and Bradford.

Applying for SFE involves four basic steps:

1. Register an account online at GOV.UK.
2. Provide identity verification (e.g. valid UK Passport number or share code for digital status).
3. Select your intended course and university (this can be updated later if needed).
4. Provide household income details (such as P60 or tax returns) if applying for a Maintenance Loan.

Our team checks your documents at our offices before submission to avoid processing delays or missing payments.