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How to apply for student finance

Student Money Week 2017

Getting ready to apply for student finance? Our experts, Rachel and Jonathon, are here to answer your questions.

Rachel also has several years' experience of processing a variety of applications, resolving complex scenarios and providing support for staff within the department.

Jonathon also has several years' experience of processing a variety of applications. He specialises in independent students.

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Reply 1

Unknown19x

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I will be starting my course in September. When should I apply for student finance?

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Reply 2

thecatwithnohat

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When does it open? :smile:

Reply 3

nagiasma

It gets a bit confusing I think. On the gov.co.uk it has 2 links. The first one is https://www.prospects.ac.uk that has as requirements to ''have lived in England for at least three years''. On the gov page there is also another link for this website that it just says ''normally live in England''. My question is, people like me that live in England less that 3 years, are we eligible to apply?

Reply 4

chiru_97

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What do I have to do being a EU (non-UK) citizen? When, how, where do I need to apply? Thank you

Reply 5

hurnyy

Hello.

I would like to know if I can apply for a postgraduate loan after I took a break from my masters degree? My course started in September 2015 and its going well but I had some misfortune.I had two burglaries and lost my savings and belongings. I got all the help I could but I need a break to get a job and just get by but I still want to continue with my studies after I get better.

Will it affect my loan application if I am a full time continuing student with a year break.

Thank you.

Reply 6

Lucymwxx

Hi , i will be starting uni in september and currently live with my parents , but my parents will have earned a lot less this year than they did last year , so do i still apply online as i know there is some kind of other form i have to fill out? xxx thanks

Reply 7

studentrichard

Student Finance application is open end of February. You can start your application on Monday the 29th February.

Reply 8

studentrichard

Original post by thecatwithnohat

When does it open? :smile:

29th February

Reply 9

SarahHargreaves

Do nursing students apply for student loans in the same way as everyone else. Due to the nhs bursary, nursing students won't need a loan for tuition fees but still do for living costs.

Reply 10

JFurl

I'm wondering exactly what is meant by Household Income and how it's measured. I live with my parents, but am independent and take no money from them in fact pay rent with my girlfriend who also lives with us. I need to know if it's judged on my specific circumstance or just taken on a generic metric like parents income or something.

Reply 11

Jonathon Vinton

Official Rep

Original post by Unknown19x

I will be starting my course in September. When should I apply for student finance?

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You should apply as soon as the application service opens! You don’t need a confirmed place at university. Just create your student finance account and apply usingyour preferred choice of course. You can simply change the details once you’ve accepted an offer.

Reply 12

Rachel Tedd

Official Rep

Original post by thecatwithnohat

When does it open? :smile:

The application cycle for 16/17 opens shortly. Please visit www.gov.uk/studentfinance for more information on how to apply for student finance.

Reply 13

izabelka

Original post by Rachel Tedd

The application cycle for 16/17 opens shortly. Please visit www.gov.uk/studentfinance for more information on how to apply for student finance.

Does this apply to postgraduate funding as well please?

Reply 14

thecatwithnohat

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Original post by Rachel Tedd

The application cycle for 16/17 opens shortly. Please visit www.gov.uk/studentfinance for more information on how to apply for student finance.

Thank you! Also, how much must your parents earn to get the maximum maintenance loan?

Reply 15

Jonathon Vinton

Official Rep

Original post by chiru_97

What do I have to do being a EU (non-UK) citizen? When, how, where do I need to apply? Thank you

When it’s time to apply, visit www.gov.uk/studentfinance. The application cycle for 16/17 opens soon. When you apply you will be prompted to supply any necessary evidence and identification. You will be prompted to supply the necessary evidence to determine your eligibility for student finance.

Reply 16

Rachel Tedd

Official Rep

Original post by nagiasma

It gets a bit confusing I think. On the gov.co.uk it has 2 links. The first one is https://www.prospects.ac.uk that has as requirements to ''have lived in England for at least three years''. On the gov page there is also another link for this website that it just says ''normally live in England''. My question is, people like me that live in England less that 3 years, are we eligible to apply?

Hi nagiasma,

There are many factors taken into account regarding residency and eligibility. You should still submit an application for us to review. Your eligibility will be determined once we have looked at your individual circumstances.

Reply 17

mxrz

hi how can I view the live webchat?

Reply 18

mxrz

how do you apply for student finance and is there any other help I can get with finance from other organisations?

Reply 19

Rachel Tedd

Official Rep

Original post by Lucymwxx

Hi , i will be starting uni in september and currently live with my parents , but my parents will have earned a lot less this year than they did last year , so do i still apply online as i know there is some kind of other form i have to fill out? xxx thanks

Hi Lucy,

Yes, you will still need to submit your application for student finance once the cycle opens. With regards to your parents income, there are additional 'current year income' forms that they can complete so we can look at their circumstances. All of the information you will need can be found on our student finance website www.gov.uk/studentfinance

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