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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.
Start now on the Student Finance England website
The application process is different if you’re a student from Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
When to apply
| Academic year | Student type | Applications open |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 to 2016 | English and new EU full-time | Open |
| 2014 to 2015 | English and EU full-time | Open |
| 2014 to 2015 | English and EU part-time if you started on or after 1 September 2012 | Open |
| 2014 to 2015 | English and EU part-time if you started before 1 September 2012 | Open |
You’ll get a letter telling you when you can apply if you became a student before 1 September 2012.
Deadlines
The deadline for applying is 9 months after the start of the academic year.
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EU students
EU students can’t apply online. You must download the application forms and apply by post.
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.