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Alternatives to Student Finance?

Being a Muslim, one of the most difficult aspects of applying to uni is the funding, as I can't apply for Student Finance, as paying interest on loans is forbidden. What sharia-compliant forms of financial support (other than bursaries, grants and scholarships) are available?
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Original post by -SketchArtist-
Being a Muslim, one of the most difficult aspects of applying to uni is the funding, as I can't apply for Student Finance, as paying interest on loans is forbidden. What sharia-compliant forms of financial support (other than bursaries, grants and scholarships) are available?

Have you done a basic Google search yet?
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/alternative-student-finance/alternative-student-finance
Reply 2
Original post by -SketchArtist-
Being a Muslim, one of the most difficult aspects of applying to uni is the funding, as I can't apply for Student Finance, as paying interest on loans is forbidden. What sharia-compliant forms of financial support (other than bursaries, grants and scholarships) are available?

Try a degree apprenticeship


Alternative student finance has been 'under consideration' for many many years and there is still no set date for when it will be introduced.
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