Is funding available for students attending higher education courses?

The Isle of Man Government seeks a universal contribution of £2,500 a year from every student towards the cost of their degree courses, with a further, means-tested, contribution if family income exceeds £112,000. A loan scheme supports this. The Government continues to meet the balance of the cost of degree courses – up to a maximum of £9,250 a year in most cases. This cap is waived for courses in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science.

A third of students who enter higher education also qualify for means-tested maintenance grants to help them pay for accommodation etc.

Residential and academic criteria apply for student seeking funding for university courses. Students are required to have been resident in the Island for four years prior to commencing study at university. They must have attained a minimum of 80 UCAS points, regardless of any lower offer that might be received from a university. For more information visit the Student Awards page.