You don’t have to come from a wealthy family to go to university. If you’re from England you’re entitled to apply for a tuition fee loan and a maintenance loan. You apply for both of these at the same time through Student Finance England.
A tuition fee loan covers the cost of your course and it’s paid directly to your college or university, while maintenance loans are for your accommodation and living costs while you’re a student.
For a more in-depth explanation, check out our Guide to Student Finance