Funding decisions and allocations
This publication reports the decisions taken by the OfS on funding for the 2026-27 academic year.
Last updated: 30 Jul 2026
PublicationAll information about finance and funding
Guide to funding
This guide is to help those in higher education to understand how we will manage the funding we are distributing to higher education providers each year.
Last updated: 30 Jul 2026
PublicationTerms and conditions of funding
This document sets out the terms and conditions of funding that apply for the academic year 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027.
Last updated: 30 Jul 2026
PublicationFinancial viability and sustainability risk assessment framework
This guidance explains how we assess financial risk in practice, highlights the characteristics and indicators that inform financial risk judgements for individual providers, explains how we apply regulatory judgement concerning our published regulatory requirements in practice, and highlights the level of regulatory intervention the OfS is likely to take in response to escalating risk.
Last updated: 23 Jul 2026
PublicationCapital funding for financial year 2026 to 2027
The process and invitation to bid for the distribution of capital grants by the OfS for the financial year (April to March) 2026-27.
Last updated: 16 Jul 2026
PublicationDeadlines and requirements for data returns
These letters set out the requirements and providers’ individual deadlines for data returns for each academic year.
Last updated: 10 Jul 2026
PublicationThe Office for Students receives funding guidance for 2026-27
The Office for Students (OfS) has received guidance from the government which sets out the Strategic Priorities Grant funding available for distribution in 2026-27.
Last updated: 06 Jul 2026
Press releaseOfS warns against persistent over-optimism as analysis finds institutions under continued financial pressure
The Office for Students’ (OfS) annual financial sustainability report shows that, while higher education institutions reported a small improvement in financial performance in 2024-25, they remain under continued pressure due to volatile student recruitment patterns and rising costs.
Last updated: 14 May 2026
Press releaseFinancial sustainability of higher education providers in England: 2026
This is the latest of our annual reports setting out our independent, impartial view of the financial condition of the sector and its resilience to financial challenge.
Last updated: 14 May 2026
PublicationFee information for new entrants in 2026-27
This document provides information about the fee limits that higher education providers can charge for courses starting in 2026-27.
Last updated: 28 Apr 2026
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