MLA College students from the UK, and some from the EU/EEA residing in the UK, can apply to the Student Loans Company to help support their studies.
This news comes following the College’s registration with the Office for Students (OfS) as a recognised Higher Education provider in the UK.
Undergraduate (UG) students enrolling onto the BSc (Hons) Sustainable Maritime Operations programme can apply for a loan of up to £4,500 per academic year to pay their tuition fees. This loan is paid directly to MLA College.
In addition, UG students can apply for a means tested maintenance loan to cover day-to-day expenses and/or equipment which is paid to the student.
Postgraduate (PG) students enrolling onto either the MSc Sustainable Maritime Operations (taught programme only) or the MSc Advanced Hydrography for Professionals (taught programme only) may also apply.
PG students can apply for up to a maximum of £11,836, split over the duration of the programme and paid directly to the student. PG loans can be used for living expenses or paid towards tuition fees.
EU/EEA students residing in the UK may also be eligible to apply. Click here to find out more.For more information about student loans and to check eligibility click here.
Bursaries, Scholarships & Funding
Bursary Scheme
Lower incomes: We have a small numbers of bursaries available for individuals with lower incomes. More information and how to apply can be found here.
Our Women in Maritime and Women in STEM bursaries support gender equalities in their respective sectors. This is available to all new female applicants. Contact us at info@mla.ac.uk for more information
If you are a student whose tuition fees are being paid by your organisation and your organisation isa member of BIMCO, they may qualify for a 20% discount.
Upon successful completion of their programme, graduates are invited to join the MLA College Alumni Society. Among other benefits, alumni receive a 25% discount for any programmes should they return to their studies with MLA College.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has announced they will continue to provide the Training Grant from the Maritime Cluster Fund (MCF). Marine and maritime citizens from Singapore can apply for up to 70% funding to study with MLA College.
MLA College has made a pledge to support the British Armed Forces Community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant. To celebrate, MLA College will provide a 10% discount on all degree programmes to all serving UK Armed Forces Personnel, Veterans and members of their immediate families.
If you are a member of a Professional Body such as the Nautical Institute, the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers or IMarEST then we want to know about it. Students who are a member of a Professional Body could receive a 10% discount on tuition fees.
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Only programmes offered by MLA College are eligible for this offer. visit www.mla.ac.uk to view all programmes.The scheme is open to prospective students referred to MLA College by current MLA College students or alumni only