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What does LEA mean?

AbbyMorris

what does LEA stand for?
shud i pick this - im british applying for british unis if this helps.

Reply 1

Jenii

Local Education Authority and yes you should :smile:

Reply 2

spark911

Local Education Authority.
yes!

They are in charge of all educational related things for people who recide in their area. Even if you are applying for a uni 100 miles away, you still have your local LEA as the one where your main address is (home address).

Reply 3

Illusionary

LEA = "Local Education Authority"

They're the body you apply to at your local council to get student financial support (loans etc). As a 'home' (UK-based) student, you'll need to apply unless you want to face the huge fees that international students pay to study in Britain!

Student finance arrangements are becoming more centralised though - take a look at http://www.studentsupportdirect.co.uk/ for detailed info.