If you are sitting at your kitchen table wondering whether you can actually afford to live in London as a student, you are not asking a theoretical question. You are asking whether university is financially possible for you.
The maintenance loan does account for where you live. 📍 London students qualify for a higher maximum than students studying anywhere else in England. For 2026/27, that figure reaches £13,762 for eligible students living away from home in the capital. How much you actually receive depends on your household income, and knowing the thresholds in advance makes a real difference to your planning.
Full breakdown: https://unistart.app/blog/maximum-uk-student-finance-maintenance-loan-2026-27
See what you could be entitled to and calculate yours at https://unistart.app/funding
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You have done the maths and the numbers do not add up — rent, food, travel, and a loan that feels too small.
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In 2026/27, the maximum maintenance loan for a London student reaches £13,762, yet most students claim far less than they are entitled to.
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If you are sitting at your kitchen table wondering whether you can actually afford to live in London as a student, this is the article you need.
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