Can I afford it?
We know that you may be concerned about the cost of studying at Oxford and Balliol, and we are committed to helping as much as we can. You do not need to worry that you might not be able to afford it. Balliol has a number of sources of financial support available to you. There is more information in the Money Matters booklet.
If you are offered a place at Balliol we will send you a financial information form. This form helps us to establish how you will meet the costs of your course. It also helps to make sure that you have applied for support as required. We will award some of our scholarships and financial support on the basis of the information we receive via these forms.
For most EU and Home students who are eligible for public support, filling this in is relatively straightforward. The student funding section of the University website gives lots of helpful information, and we are here to help answer any questions you may have (admissions.secretary@balliol.ox.ac.uk).
Information about the University of Oxford's plans in relation to the reform of higher education and student finance can be found on the Student Funding section of the University website. You may also read Balliol's Core Message on the Funding of Higher Education.
Information for overseas students
For students from other countries the University student funding pages have more information. The University has a number of scholarships for overseas students. In addition, Balliol has some financial support for overseas students.
We will need to make sure you can meet the cost of studying for your course, for the whole length of the course, and the financial information form will ask you to provide evidence of this (the form explains what sort of evidence we will need). The cost of the courses is shown on the University website. In addition there will be the College fee and living costs.
Costs
College fee
The College fee for the academic year 2011/2012 is £5920. For most Home or EU students this will be paid by their funding body.
Living costs
The University provides information about the estimated costs for a year's accommodation, food, and living in Oxford. This fees and funding page also shows potential sources of financial support. Balliol's annually revised estimates of expenditure are published to incoming students here.