Brexit: Access to higher education in the UK

Access to higher education, 19+ further education and apprenticeship funding in the UK

If you are a UK national who previously lived in England and now live in the EEA or Switzerland and wish to study in England, you will continue to be eligible for home fee status and student support from Student Finance England for a 7-year transition period.

You will also have access to further education 19+ courses and apprenticeships in England for that period. If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, the 7-year transition period will start on exit day. If the UK leaves the EU with a deal, the 7-year transition period will start at the end of the Implementation Period.

During the transition period you will still be able to access student support, or apply for apprenticeships in England, immediately on your return to the UK.