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Expecting your first student finance payment? We’ve got you covered!
Use this guide to get an estimate of our current timescales and find out when your next expected update on your undergraduate student finance application for 2025 to 2026.
Eligibility and payment information for undergraduate students.
Information for students about what living cost funding is available (including student finance for 2026 to 2027 and 2025 to 2026) for those living in England.
This guide will provide you with answers to the most common questions that undergraduate students are currently asking us.
Find out how interest is calculated and applied if you have a Plan 2 student loan, as well as previous interest rates.
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.
Guidance for students on how to update your personal, uni, college and course details using your online student finance account.
Track the status and progress of your student finance application using your online account to make sure your money is ready for starting your course.
Our appeals procedure was updated on 31 March 2023. Any new appeals received from 1 April 2023 will follow our new process. Customers should read the guidance on this page to find out how to make an appeal in relation to the…
This article contains information about what a foundation year is and the amount of Tuition Fee Loan available for the type of foundation year you're studying.
If you're going back to university after studying previously or you're repeating a year, this can affect your student finance.
You can allow another person or an organisation to help manage your account or act on your behalf.
Find out how interest is calculated and applied if you have a Plan 5 student loan.
We understand rising living costs can create extra stress and financial pressure. This guide will help you ensure that you’re getting the full amount of student finance available to you and where to find any extra help.
Find out how interest is calculated and applied if you have a Plan 1 student loan, as well as previous interest rates.
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.
SLC issues guidance on how students should contact them.
If you apply to Student Finance England for help with your studies for a full-time undergraduate course, you, your parents or partner may be asked to give us evidence.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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