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You'll only make repayments to your student loan when you earn more than the repayment threshold amount. There are different repayment thresholds for different countries.
SLC issues guidance for students from Scotland and answers common questions.
If you have a student loan, the guide to terms and conditions tells you what you need to do and what to expect when you repay your loan.
Find out how interest is calculated and applied if you have a Plan 5 student loan.
As the tax year has ended, we’re now carrying out the current year income finalisation assessments for the academic year 2023 to 2024. This page is for parents and partners who are unable to provide the evidence we've a…
If you're studying on a long course, you may be eligible for additional funding.
A guide describing terms and conditions for students taking out a student loan in academic years 2024 to 2025 and 2023 to 2024.
Information for students on funding and how to apply for Higher Education Short Course Loans (HESC) for those living in England and taking part in the trial of HESC.
This page explains how arrears can accrue on your account when you’re outside of the UK and what you need to do if they build up.
Follow these steps once you have decided to leave your course to avoid getting a further student finance payment.
Your student loan can be cancelled if you become permanently unfit to work.
If you’re a migrant worker or you’re the family member of one, you need to provide evidence of continued employment in the UK.
You can apply for student finance as a mature student. Find out what funding is available and how to apply.
Guidance on what to do if you're struggling financially as a result of your student finance entitlement being reduced, because you were overpaid.
Follow our steps to get your first payment if you're applying late for student finance.
Find out how interest is calculated and applied if you have a Postgraduate Loan from England or Wales, as well as previous interest rates.
When you make repayments directly to the Student Loans Company, you can choose how the money is applied to your balance.
Find out how interest is calculated and applied if you have a Plan 4 student loan, as well as previous interest rates.
Student Finance England (SFE) have made it easier for childcare providers to get Childcare Grant payments.
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