Finding our students the perfect courses
Your pathway to UK universities
We help students living in the UK apply to university with full support, including tuition fee coverage through Student Finance England. From checking your eligibility to getting enrolled, we guide you every step of the way.
Finding our students the perfect courses
Your pathway to UK universities
We help students living in the UK apply to university with full support, including tuition fee coverage through Student Finance England. From checking your eligibility to getting enrolled, we guide you every step of the way.
Finding our students the perfect courses
Your pathway to UK universities
We help students living in the UK apply to university with full support, including tuition fee coverage through Student Finance England. From checking your eligibility to getting enrolled, we guide you every step of the way.
Student Journey – Six Steps Explained
Check if you qualify
Before you apply, we check that you’re eligible to study in the UK with Student Finance support.
You’ll usually need
• Settled or pre-settled status (or a qualifying visa)
• At least 3 years of UK residency
• English language qualifications (if required)
• The right academic background for your course
We look at
• Your residency and immigration status
• Entry requirements for your course
• Anything extra your university needs
Student Journey – Six Steps Explained
Check if you qualify
Before you apply, we check that you’re eligible to study in the UK with Student Finance support.
You’ll usually need
• Settled or pre-settled status (or a qualifying visa)
• At least 3 years of UK residency
• English language qualifications (if required)
• The right academic background for your course
We look at
• Your residency and immigration status
• Entry requirements for your course
• Anything extra your university needs
Student Journey – Six Steps Explained
Check if you qualify
Before you apply, we check that you’re eligible to study in the UK with Student Finance support.
You’ll usually need
• Settled or pre-settled status (or a qualifying visa)
• At least 3 years of UK residency
• English language qualifications (if required)
• The right academic background for your course
We look at
• Your residency and immigration status
• Entry requirements for your course
• Anything extra your university needs
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Student Finance?
You’ll usually need settled or pre-settled status, 3 years of UK residency, and an accepted place on an approved course. Take our test to check.
Is A-Star free?
Yes. We don’t charge students for using the platform or getting support.
I haven’t studied in years. Can I still apply?
Yes. Many of our students return to education after 5 to 10 years. We help you highlight your experience and prepare with confidence.
How long does it take?
Yes. Many of our students return to education after 5 to 10 years. We help you highlight your experience and prepare with confidence.
Can I work while studying?
Yes. Many of our students return to education after 5 to 10 years. We help you highlight your experience and prepare with confidence.
What if I get rejected?
Yes. Many of our students return to education after 5 to 10 years. We help you highlight your experience and prepare with confidence.
Do I need an agent?
Yes. Many of our students return to education after 5 to 10 years. We help you highlight your experience and prepare with confidence.
When do I repay my tuition loan?
Yes. Many of our students return to education after 5 to 10 years. We help you highlight your experience and prepare with confidence.
Can I apply to more than one university?
Yes. Many of our students return to education after 5 to 10 years. We help you highlight your experience and prepare with confidence.
What happens after enrolment?
Yes. Many of our students return to education after 5 to 10 years. We help you highlight your experience and prepare with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Student Finance?
You’ll usually need settled or pre-settled status, 3 years of UK residency, and an accepted place on an approved course. Take our test to check.
Is A-Star free?
Yes. We don’t charge students for using the platform or getting support.
I haven’t studied in years. Can I still apply?
Yes. Many of our students return to education after 5 to 10 years. We help you highlight your experience and prepare with confidence.
How long does it take?
Yes. Many of our students return to education after 5 to 10 years. We help you highlight your experience and prepare with confidence.
Can I work while studying?
Yes. Many of our students return to education after 5 to 10 years. We help you highlight your experience and prepare with confidence.
What if I get rejected?
Yes. Many of our students return to education after 5 to 10 years. We help you highlight your experience and prepare with confidence.
Do I need an agent?
Yes. Many of our students return to education after 5 to 10 years. We help you highlight your experience and prepare with confidence.
When do I repay my tuition loan?
Yes. Many of our students return to education after 5 to 10 years. We help you highlight your experience and prepare with confidence.
Can I apply to more than one university?
Yes. Many of our students return to education after 5 to 10 years. We help you highlight your experience and prepare with confidence.
What happens after enrolment?
Yes. Many of our students return to education after 5 to 10 years. We help you highlight your experience and prepare with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Student Finance?
You’ll usually need settled or pre-settled status, 3 years of UK residency, and an accepted place on an approved course. Take our test to check.
Is A-Star free?
Yes. We don’t charge students for using the platform or getting support.
I haven’t studied in years. Can I still apply?
Yes. Many of our students return to education after 5 to 10 years. We help you highlight your experience and prepare with confidence.
How long does it take?
Yes. Many of our students return to education after 5 to 10 years. We help you highlight your experience and prepare with confidence.
Can I work while studying?
Yes. Many of our students return to education after 5 to 10 years. We help you highlight your experience and prepare with confidence.
What if I get rejected?
Yes. Many of our students return to education after 5 to 10 years. We help you highlight your experience and prepare with confidence.
Do I need an agent?
Yes. Many of our students return to education after 5 to 10 years. We help you highlight your experience and prepare with confidence.
When do I repay my tuition loan?
Yes. Many of our students return to education after 5 to 10 years. We help you highlight your experience and prepare with confidence.
Can I apply to more than one university?
Yes. Many of our students return to education after 5 to 10 years. We help you highlight your experience and prepare with confidence.
What happens after enrolment?
Yes. Many of our students return to education after 5 to 10 years. We help you highlight your experience and prepare with confidence.
Find your perfect course
We work with trusted universities and colleges across England, Scotland, and Wales. From business and health to tech and design, we’ll help you find a course that fits.
Popular areas of study
Business and Management
Health and Social Care
Engineering
Computer Science and IT
Psychology and Social Sciences
Creative Arts and Media
Find your perfect course
We work with trusted universities and colleges across England, Scotland, and Wales. From business and health to tech and design, we’ll help you find a course that fits.
Popular areas of study
Business and Management
Health and Social Care
Engineering
Computer Science and IT
Psychology and Social Sciences
Creative Arts and Media
Find your perfect course
We work with trusted universities and colleges across England, Scotland, and Wales. From business and health to tech and design, we’ll help you find a course that fits.
Popular areas of study
Business and Management
Health and Social Care
Engineering
Computer Science and IT
Psychology and Social Sciences
Creative Arts and Media
Eligibility Test
Answer a few simple questions to find out if you qualify for UK university study with Student Finance support.
Eligibility Test
Answer a few simple questions to find out if you qualify for UK university study with Student Finance support.
Ready to start your journey?
Thousands of students have applied to university through A-Star.
You could be next.
Thousands of students have applied to university through A-Star. You could be next.
Thousands of students have applied to university through A-Star. You could be next.
©2025 A-Star Student Recruits Ltd. All rights reserved.
©2025 A-Star Student Recruits Ltd. All rights reserved.
©2025 A-Star Student Recruits Ltd. All rights reserved.