Study Abroad questions

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Would I still receive a tuition fee/maintenance loan for the year abroad? I currently receive the London loan - would this be changed as well?

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How should I best estimate my expenses/travel costs? I'm aware there's a travel grant for certain costs, but I don't know how much I could get - and cost would be the main deciding factor between applying for the year or not.

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With a US visa, you need to prove that you have a certain amount of money available to you (I think 19k?) -- how does Student Finance factor into this?

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Going abroad more than 25 days before their course start date (1st instalment can be paid early)

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Studying in country where there are 2 semesters rather than the usual 3 (including, but not limited to, USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand)*

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The first £303.00 of travel costs per academic year is to be met by student

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If the household income is over £39796.00 then there will be a reduction to the amount paid to the student, this will be a reduction at a rate of £1.00 for each additional £9.27 over that threshold. Maximum contribution of £6210.00 (Please do not offer to calculate this for the student, they will need to wait until the assessment is completed for this figure to be released to them)

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No Travel Grant will be awarded if the household income is overscale

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Any costs above the first £303.00 will be reimbursed pound for pound (depending on the household income threshold)