UNIVERSITY of Bolton chiefs said they were 'delighted' to confirm European Union students applying for places in the 2018-19 academic year will remain eligible for financial support following the recent Government announcement.

The decision means EU students applying for an undergraduate or master’s course at an English university or further education institution in the 2018-19 academic year will continue to have access to student loans and grants, even if the course concludes after the UK’s exit from the EU.

University chiefs said the university of Bolton 'has a proud history of welcoming students from across the EU to study here'.