Apply online for student finance

Full-time and part-time students can apply online to Student Finance England for help with finance, including Tuition Fee Loans, Maintenance Loans and Maintenance Grants.

The application process is different if youre a student from Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

When to apply

Academic year
Student type
Applications open

2013 to 2014
English and EU full-time
Open

2013 to 2014
English and EU part-time
Open

2014 to 2015
English full-time EU full-time – new students only
Open

2014 to 2015
EU full-time – continuing students
Summer 2014

2014 to 2015
English and EU part-time
Summer 2014

The rules are different if you became a student before 1 September 2012. Youll get a letter telling you when you can apply.

Deadlines

The deadline for applying is 9 months after the start of the academic year.

Problems logging in

You can reset your password or find your customer reference number online.

EU students

EU students can’t apply online. You must download the application forms and apply by post.

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