Can I withdraw an application for a maintenance loan at a later date if I apply now?

yes you can withdraw the application at any time. the only point at which you will cause problems is when they start sending out payments

Oh okay that's great, thanks!! When would they traditionally start sending out payments if I were to apply this week?

I'm currently undecided as to which of my choices I want to firm: I can either stay at home and go to Surrey or move out and go to Loughborough or Exeter. If I choose the latter I'll get a maintenance loan however if I decide on the former I won't as being a Muslim I don't want to pay back unnecessary interest. If I apply for my student finance now and choose to get a maintenance loan in case I decide to move out, can I then withdraw my application for it at a later date if I decide to stay at home?