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Foresight project looking at how changes in the next 10 years will affect views of identity in the UK.

• Updated: 21 January 2013

How to apply for student finance - when to apply, deadlines, proof of identity, parents' income, change an application.

• How to apply

  How you apply depends on: what type of student finance you’re eligible for…

• When to apply

  You can apply online for student finance for 2026 to 2027. You can still…

• Proof of identity

  When you apply online, you’ll be asked to give valid passport details. If…

• Household income

  You must provide your household income if you apply for any of the…

• Change an application

  You must say if any details in your application change. You’ll need to…

What citizens of the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland studying, or planning to study in the UK should consider.

• Updated: 22 March 2022

• Updated: 29 October 2021

A form for postgraduate Master's students to provide proof of identity.

Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.

• Updated: 24 March 2026

A form for postgraduate Doctoral students to provide proof of identity.

• Updated: 28 April 2025

Apply for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa if you've been awarded a qualification by an eligible university in the last 5 years - eligibility, fees, documents, switch, bring your partner and children

For visa or citizenship applications, you may need to prove your knowledge of English by passing a secure English language test (SELT).

• Updated: 7 July 2026

A form for postgraduate Doctoral students to provide proof of identity.

• Updated: 20 July 2026