Apply online for student finance
If you’re a student from England you can apply online for the following academic years:
- 2022 to 2023
- 2021 to 2022
You can apply for:
- Tuition Fee Loans
- Maintenance Loans
- Maintenance Grants (only if your course started before 1 August 2016)
You can apply up to 9 months after the start of the academic year for your course.
If you need help with a further education course at a college or training provider you may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan instead.
The application process is different for students from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Check how to:
What you need to know
If you cannot use a computer without help but want to apply online, you can contact Student Finance England for help.
EU students
If you’re an EU student, how you apply depends on the type of support you want.
If you’re applying for tuition fee support and help with living costs, you can apply online.
If you’re applying for tuition fee support only, you can download your form and apply by post.
Apply by post
It’s best to apply online. If you cannot, use the form finder to download the application forms and guidance notes you’ll need.
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