Student finance
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What it really means
The UK government loan system that pays tuition and living costs for most home (UK) students, repaid later through salary. International students are generally not eligible and pay their own fees. Official information is on GOV.UK — be wary of anyone else offering "loans" for students.
Chinese explanation
英国政府为本土学生提供学费和生活费贷款的系统，工作后从工资中偿还。国际学生一般不符合条件，需自付学费。官方信息见 GOV.UK——警惕其他任何提供"学生贷款"的渠道。
Example conversation
A: My flatmate says her student finance came through today.
B: That's the government loan for home students — internationals aren't eligible, sadly.
A：我室友说她的助学贷款今天到账了。
B：那是给本土学生的政府贷款——可惜国际学生申请不了。
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