Yes they do. Tuition fees are covered and you get a means tested bursary payment. This is assessed in one of two ways. If you have been supporting yourself financially for 3 years or more by the start of your course, then you are assessed as an independent student. If you haven't (so if you are going in straight after A levels usually), then you will be assessed as dependent and your parents income will be taken into account. Therefore, if you come from a reasonably affluent background, you will probably get nowt.