Cost of Attendance (CoA)
The Cost of Attendance is the total amount it will cost you to attend LFS and is usually stated as a yearly figure. It is important to remember that you are borrowing money from the U.S. taxpayer and the CoA has been calculated to reflect a typical student’s standard of living. Further, the loan can only cover your own study-related expenses (unless you have dependents).
Our Cost of Attendance spreadsheet does, however, give you a weekly breakdown of some of those costs to help you budget better and give you a better understanding of the cost of living in London. Please note that financial assistance is only available while you’re at least studying half-time, i.e. not during the summer holidays. You can always borrow less than the cost of attendance, but you cannot borrow more unless you have special circumstances that affect your Cost of Attendance.
What’s Included in the Cost of Attendance?
Tuition and fees: the CoA includes the tuition and fees payable to LFS for your studies. You will find the exact tuition fees for your course and intake in your offer letter. Tuition fees for the course you are applying for is published on our website.
Room (housing allowance): the average cost of renting a room in London has been included in the cost of attendance. We suggest that you conduct your own research into rent. The Top 10 boroughs in London where LFS students found a room are:
- Bethnal Green (E2)
- East London (E1)
- Eastern Central London (EC1)
- Finsbury Park (N4)
- Holloway (N1)
- North London (N7)
- North West London (NW1)
- Paddington (W2)
- South West London (SW1)
- West Central London (WC1)
- West London (W1)
A useful resource for rooms in London is www.spareroom.co.uk
Board (food allowance): an amount for board has been included in the cost of attendance. Books and study supplies: this amount covers any books you may need to purchase as well as any other study supplies, including printing and photocopies. Personal computer: a reasonable amount, as determined by LFS, for the documented rental or purchase of a personal computer that the student will use for study for the enrolment period may be included.
Transportation: the amount included in the Cost of Attendance covers a weekly travelcard with the 18+ student discount for zones 1-4.
Personal: an allowance for personal expenses has also been included in the Cost of Attendance. Return flights: the cost of two return flights has been included in the Cost of Attendance. Visa application and associated fees: a fixed amount to cover your visa application and associated fees has also been included.
Optional costs: Laptop: you may add up £800 for a laptop. This can only be included once for the entire course.
Origination fees: For more detailed information, see the Education Department's Student Aid Website. By default, those are not included in the CoA, but please let us know if you wish to include those fees in your loan and we’ll update the CoA for you. Please do not hesitate to contact the student services team on us-loans@lfs.org.uk if you have any unusual expenses that might affect your CoA.
How much you can borrow – Cost of Attendance:
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is the total amount it will cost you to attend LFS. Our Cost of Attendance spreadsheet has all this information built-in, but you can also find an overview below.
| Cost of Attendance | Amount (in GBP) for MA Filmmaking | Amount (in GBP) for MA Screenwriting |
| Tuition and Fees | Check your offer letter | Check your offer letter |
| Room | £ 330.00 per week | £ 330.00 per week |
| Board | £ 110.00 per week | £ 110.00 per week |
| Books and Study Supplies | £ 33.00 per week | £ 33.00 per week |
| Transportation | £ 43.00 per week | £ 43.00 per week |
| Personal | £ 110.00 per week | £ 110.00 per week |
| 2 Return Flights | £ 1,760.00 (one-off, single cost) | £ 1,760.00 (one-off, single cost) |
| Visa Application and Associated Fees | £ 1,960.00 (one-off, single cost; new students only) | £ 1,176.00 (one-off, single cost; new students only) |
You may also choose to include the following in your Cost of Attendance:
Personal computer: up to £800.00 for the documented rental or purchase of a personal computer that you will use for study for the enrolment period; this can only be included once for the entire course.
Origination fees: you may be able to include the origination fees required to receive the loan. Please do not hesitate to contact us at us-loans@lfs.org.uk if you have any unusual expenses that might affect your CoA.
Please note our School Code: G10574
Please note that financial assistance is only available while you’re at least studying half-time, i.e. not during the summer holidays.
Course Cost – Tuition Fees
Tuition fees for the aforementioned programmes are set in line with the LFS Tuition Fees Policy and published on the LFS website. The cost of the course has been sent to you in your offer letter.
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Updated: 1 November 2023