The Family Loyalty Discount is a financial benefit offered by the University of Leicester to international postgraduate students who have a family member currently studying or who has graduated from the university. This discount provides a 10% reduction on tuition fees for each year of the course, supporting family connections within the academic community.
The University of Leicester is a leading UK university committed to providing high-quality education and support for its international student body. It offers various scholarships and discounts to make postgraduate study more accessible and rewarding for students from around the world.
Family Loyalty Discount Benefits
- 10% discount on the tuition fee for each year of your course
Family Loyalty Discount Eligibility Criteria
- You and your relative must both be (or have been) classified as a full-time international fee-paying student
- Your relative must either currently studying on – or has graduated from – a full-time course at the University of Leicester
- Siblings can have one or both parents in common
- Children/parents can be related by blood or by marriage
- You must provide documentary evidence (in English) of the family relationship, such as photocopy birth or marriage certificate(s)
- You cannot receive the Family Loyalty Discount if you have already received another discount/scholarship from the University
- You cannot become eligible for this discount by marrying someone who is currently studying at the University
How to Apply for Family Loyalty Discount
- We recommend that you apply when registering for your course.
- If eligible, your application will not be approved until you have completed your registration. Applications cannot be accepted more than four months after your course start date. Our Academic Office will consider your application and let you know whether it has been approved.
- To apply for a Family Loyalty Discount, you must download and complete our application form (PDF, 794kb)
- You must submit the completed form along with the required evidence by email to [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Family Loyalty Discount. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply.
What is the Family Loyalty Discount?
The Family Loyalty Discount is a 10% discount on tuition fees for each year of a course at the University of Leicester, available to international postgraduate students who have a sibling, spouse, or parent currently studying or who has graduated from the university.
Who is eligible for the Family Loyalty Discount?
Eligibility requires both the applicant and their relative to be (or have been) full-time international fee-paying students. The relative must be currently studying or have graduated from a full-time course at the University of Leicester. Siblings can share one or both parents, and children/parents can be related by blood or marriage.
What evidence is required to apply for the discount?
Applicants must provide documentary evidence in English of the family relationship, such as a photocopy of a birth or marriage certificate.
Can I receive this discount if I have another scholarship from the university?
No, you cannot receive the Family Loyalty Discount if you have already received another discount or scholarship from the University of Leicester.
How do I apply for the Family Loyalty Discount?
Apply when registering for your course by downloading and completing the application form, then submitting it with required evidence via email to [email protected]. Applications are not approved until after course registration and cannot be accepted more than four months after the course start date.
What happens if multiple family members apply at the same time?
When two or more family members register at the same time, the family discount is split between them; for example, two family members would each receive a 5% discount.
Is there a deadline to apply for the discount?
The official site does not specify a fixed deadline; applications cannot be accepted more than four months after your course start date, so timing depends on individual registration.
Can I become eligible by marrying a current student?
No, you cannot become eligible for this discount by marrying someone who is currently studying at the University of Leicester.
What study levels does the discount apply to?
Based on the source content, the discount is mentioned under ‘Postgraduates’, indicating it applies to postgraduate study levels such as Master’s programs.
Where can I find the application form?
The application form is available as a PDF download from the University of Leicester’s official scholarships page for the Family Loyalty Discount.
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