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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. You’ll be asked to set up an online account if you’re applying for the first time.
Start now on the Student Finance England website
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 | Open |
| 2014 to 2015 | English part time, and EU part-time and full-time | Early 2014 |
The rules are different if you became a student before 1 September 2012. You’ll get a letter telling you when you can apply.
Deadlines
The deadline for applying is 9 months after the start of the academic year.
The deadlines are different if you want your money for the start of term.
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.
The application process is different if you’re a student from Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Apply by post
It’s best to apply online. If you can’t, use the form finder to download the application forms and guidance notes you’ll need.