Mature Student Profile
Penny Yeates a mature student from the Department of English and Drama gives an insight into the support on offer and what it's like being a mature student
Mature Students
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Up to £18,000 of financial assistance available
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Mature student buddying scheme in selected departments
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Specially reserved on-campus study space
Loughborough welcomes mature students (those aged 21 and over at registration) for the wealth of life experience they bring to their studies.
You may be considering a career change, seeking the skills needed to secure promotion, or simply returning to education to study something you have always been interested in.
Whatever your motivation, we recognise that the decision to return to learning after a gap is usually a big one and is the start of a new journey.
Choosing to go to university as a mature student will, for some, involve significant life changes, and for this reason Loughborough University provides a wide range of support.
Why become a mature student at Loughborough?
- Up to £18,000 of financial assistance is available for mature students over a three year bachelor’s degree (terms and conditions apply)
- Experienced and highly trained staff, familiar with helping mature students, are available in all of our Student Support Services
- Designated staff work in our Student Outreach and Recruitment team, to champion and organise events for mature students specifically
- Mature students have access to a specially reserved on-campus study space for mature and postgraduate students only
- Mature student buddying scheme (in selected departments)
- Careers advisors experienced in assisting mature students
- For mature students with a family, the campus has a conveniently placed nursery beside the Students’ Union
As a mature student at Loughborough University you can be guaranteed access to support and advice that will help you throughout your studies.