Are there international students in Uk who have students loan from Direct.gov.uk?
I would appreciate if somebody with experience in taking this loan help me.
I am from Bulgaria
www.direct.gov.uk is an information website, you can’t apply for loans through it – it can only tell you who to apply to.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/StudentFinance/FinanceForNewStudents/DG_069896
And if you look at the application forms provided it shows you must apply to the local Council where you live in the UK.
As part of the criteria to qualify for a student loan in most cases, you must also fulfil a residency requirement – you must be living in the UK for 3 years before the first day the course starts. There may be exceptions to the rule but I haven’t read through all of the information.
If there’s a particular University you’re interested in, I would suggest contacting them to find out what loans or bursaries may be available.
