Important changes to tuition fees from 2026/27
On Tuesday, the UK Government has announced that from 2026 tuition fees and maintenance loans in England will increase every year in line with inflation.
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What this means for you
Whilst the announcement was made this week, legislation still needs to pass for the fee and maintenance loan increase to happen.
This means that we are unable to confirm exactly what this means for the fees you will pay from the 2026/27 academic year and loans you will have access to, but we are committed to providing this clarity soon. We will share this information via email and on MySurrey website when available.
Why has this decision been made?
The government has set out aims to ensure that university remains accessible for all through increased financial support for students, whilst also ensuring financial stability for the sector to allow us to continue to deliver high-quality courses.
If you would like to read more about the UK government’s plan for education, you can read the full Post-16 Education and Skills white paper which the Secretary of State for Education presented to Parliament this week.
Support available for all students
We understand that this can be an unsettling time, so if you do require any further information or guidance, please speak to a member of the MySurrey Hive team. If you require further support, please do reach out to our Centre for Wellbeing team or you can contact the Students' Union for independent advice and support.