Apply online for student finance
If you normally live in England, you can apply online for student finance for 2025 to 2026 now.
You can apply for:
- a Tuition Fee Loan to help pay your course tuition fees
- a Maintenance Loan to help with your living costs
- a Maintenance Grant 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.
You must apply by post if you’re only eligible for a Tuition Fee Loan and not a Maintenance Loan. This is also known as ‘tuition fee only funding’. You can use the form finder to find and download your form.
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:
Other ways to apply
It’s best to apply online. If you cannot, you can apply by post. Use the form finder to download the application forms and guidance notes you’ll need.
If you need help using a computer
If you cannot use a computer without help but want to apply online, you can contact Student Finance England for help.
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