Where can I find my "Student Reference Number"?

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  1. Chrisruptor's Avatar
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    Where can I find my "Student Reference Number"?
    I'm trying to apply for SAAS (Scottish funding for tuition fees and student loans). However, there's a bit it asks for my "Student Reference Number" stating that it is an 8-digit number on my awards notice.

    Although, I've checked all my emails and letters from UCAS and the only code I can find is the "Personal ID" which in this case is 10 digits.

    The letters from my university also have seperate "Student Number", however this is only 7 digits.

    I'm really confused. I can't even find anything on the UCAS website about it...

    Any help?
  2. rocket0612's Avatar
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    Re: Where can I find my "Student Reference Number"?
    It's the number from studentfinance, not ucas.
  3. ash1011's Avatar
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    Re: Where can I find my "Student Reference Number"?
    If it's anything like Student Finance Wales, visit the website and request it using the link similar to finding your lost password - you should be offered two options, to reset your password or request your reference number

    hope it helps
  4. sinfonietta's Avatar
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    Re: Where can I find my "Student Reference Number"?
    Have you had to apply through SAAS before? If not then you may not have a number - I didn't. It said they would assign me one at the end of the application process if I didn't enter one, which they did and they've already contacted me to say they'll pay my tuition for the 2012-2013 session so I'm assuming I was right in thinking I didn't have one already.
    Last edited by sinfonietta; 29-06-2012 at 13:04.
  5. Chrisruptor's Avatar
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    Re: Where can I find my "Student Reference Number"?
    (Original post by sinfonietta)
    Have you had to apply through SAAS before? If not then you may not have a number - I didn't. It said they would assign me one at the end of the application process if I didn't enter one, which they did and they've already contacted me to say they'll pay my tuition for the 2012-2013 session so I'm assuming I was right in thinking I didn't have one already.
    That was the problem. It gave me the number after I completed it, BUT I was jumping too far ahead and editing my personal details before actually completing the application. All done now though.
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