Frequently Asked Questions

The following is a list of common enquiries received by the Financial Support Office from prospective LSE students.

1. I am an overseas student applying to take an undergraduate degree at the LSE. How can I apply for financial assistance?
2. How do I apply for US (or Canadian) Stafford/Federal Loans?
3. I applied for an LSE scholarship but was unsuccessful. Can you put me on a waiting/reserve list in case one of the successful applicants does not accept their award?
4. Is there any financial assistance that I can apply for once I have registered if I don't secure enough funding in advance?
5. Can I apply to the School for a loan?
6. What financial aid do you offer to those not actually studying at the LSE?

 

1. I am an overseas student applying to take an undergraduate degree at the LSE. How can I apply for financial assistance?

You would be eligible to apply to the LSE Undergraduate Suport Scheme. There may also be Country based scholarships for which you are eligible to apply.

2. How do I apply for US (or Canadian) Stafford/Federal Loans?

The LSE Fees Office handles the administration of US and Canadian student loans.

Loans for American students
Loans for Canadian students

3. I applied for an LSE scholarship but was unsuccessful. Can you put me on a waiting/reserve list in case one of the successful applicants does not accept their award?

Unfortunately not. Reserve candidates for most of our scholarships are selected at the same time as the scholarship is decided. Reserve candidates are notified in writing. If you have not been informed that you are a reserve candidate, you will not be considered for an award if it is not taken up.

4. Is there any financial assistance that I can apply for once I have registered if I don't secure enough funding in advance?

Under no circumstances can the LSE assist students who knowingly register under funded. It is your responsibility to make adequate arrangements for your tuition fees and living costs for your full programme at the School. Please consider carefully if you will have secured sufficient funds to cover your tuition fees and living costs before you start your course.

5. Can I apply to the School for a loan?

The LSE does not currently have a loan scheme for prospective students to the School. Home UK and EU students may be eligible for loans from the UK government. See Support for UK and EU undergraduates

6. What financial aid do you offer to those not actually studying at the LSE?

None. We only administer financial aid to those studying at the LSE.

• Information about undergraduate courses at the LSE, see Undergraduate