So basically im a mature student, and im in the process of sorting out uni stuff, but I'm not sure if I should take a student loan. I live about an hour away (by train) so I'm thinking of commuting (might go live in halls/accomodation though if I change my mind down the line). I could try and pay it off year by year with some help but im not sure if that's the best idea or if I should take the loan first then worry about paying it off at the end? My course is in London so I'd be taking out a pretty big loan (9k/london maintenance) each year (if I live there too) which is slightly off putting.