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How to apply for student finance by SLC

Got a question about how to apply for student finance? Our experts are here to help.

Joe is one of Student Finance England's experienced Advisors. He has spent the past year helping Students and University advisors with their queries, and specialises in Grants for students with children and other adult dependents.

Please be aware all answers will be posted on Wednesday 14 February.
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When do we have to re-apply for 2nd year? :smile:
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I want to use a student bank account for my finances during my course but one of the banks I'm considering (nationwide) will only allow one to be opened 2 months either side of my course starting. My course starts in September but I want to apply for my loan now.

I was wondering if I can use my current banks (Yorkshire building society) to apply but switch at a later date, a couple of months before my course starts.
Hi I am 38 and currently live with my sister... I will be moving away if i get a place in Leeds, and obviously have no job to start with... how do I stand with finance? Do I have to declare her earnings or it is it just a partner/husband.?
Thanks
Julie
Hi,

I really need help with my student finance application process, as I am worried about the possibility of not receiving any kind of financial help.

I am an EU National from Spain, and I am right know with the application process for student finance (tuition fee loan for a BA (Hons) 3D Games Art & Design in Hertfordshire University). I would like to know whether I would be elegible for student finance having a Spanish Ciclo Formativo de Grado Superior qualification (2 years), which I think it is similar to a UK HND. If so, how much would I get and for how long?

Secondly, I would like to know what evidence I should provide in terms of household income. I live with my parents but I have managed to work in a part-time job during the past 2 years in order to earn some money for paying more or less my living costs in UK. What kind of financial document should I send along with my application?

Thanks in advance! :smile:

Regards,
Maria.
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Hi I'm an EU student trying to fill in my application. I've ticked the "EU national" box when asked for residency status but the next slide asks me when I moved to the UK. I have never lived in the UK before so what do I enter in the date field? Thanks in advance.
Hi,

As you can tell I’m planning to go to University of Lincoln in September 2018 to study Adult Nursing.
I’m in the process of completing my student finance forms and I’m really stuck on the part where i have to tell them where I’m going to be each term, either University or a placement in the UK. As we haven’t been told what we will do in each term specifically from the university?

Can someone help me and tell me what to put down? I don’t want to do this wrong.
Thank you!
As an EU student , am I supposed to print the form and complete it in black ink only, or can I tape every answer on the form on a device and then print it ? Thank you !
As an EU student , am I supposed to print the form and complete it in black ink only, or can I tape every answer on the form on a device and then print it ? Thank you !
Hi, when applying for student finance it says I require my bank account details, will this need to be the account I am planning to use for my loan as I haven't got a student account yet but am planning to apply for one soon? Do i need the account set up before I apply or can I switch at a later date? Thank you.
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Original post by JessThomas6
When do we have to re-apply for 2nd year? :smile:


Hi, applications for 18/19 are now available, just need to log into your online account and make your there.
Original post by Jhwillder
Hi I am 38 and currently live with my sister... I will be moving away if i get a place in Leeds, and obviously have no job to start with... how do I stand with finance? Do I have to declare her earnings or it is it just a partner/husband.?
Thanks
Julie



Hi, we don't take a student's income into account, it would only be your partner/spouse if applicable. You would be considered an independent student.
Hi, if you don't know yet if you put that you will be studying at the University, this can be changed once you know. Hope this helps.
Original post by Mara1551995
Hi,

I really need help with my student finance application process, as I am worried about the possibility of not receiving any kind of financial help.

I am an EU National from Spain, and I am right know with the application process for student finance (tuition fee loan for a BA (Hons) 3D Games Art & Design in Hertfordshire University). I would like to know whether I would be elegible for student finance having a Spanish Ciclo Formativo de Grado Superior qualification (2 years), which I think it is similar to a UK HND. If so, how much would I get and for how long?

Secondly, I would like to know what evidence I should provide in terms of household income. I live with my parents but I have managed to work in a part-time job during the past 2 years in order to earn some money for paying more or less my living costs in UK. What kind of financial document should I send along with my application?

Thanks in advance! :smile:

Regards,
Maria.


Hi, with this query if you give us a call on this number 0300 100 0607, and one of our advisors will be happy to help
Original post by Amylia
Hi I'm an EU student trying to fill in my application. I've ticked the "EU national" box when asked for residency status but the next slide asks me when I moved to the UK. I have never lived in the UK before so what do I enter in the date field? Thanks in advance.


Hi, it would be best for you to give us a call on this number 0300 100 0607 and one of our advisors will be happy to help.
Original post by Kieran68
I want to use a student bank account for my finances during my course but one of the banks I'm considering (nationwide) will only allow one to be opened 2 months either side of my course starting. My course starts in September but I want to apply for my loan now.

I was wondering if I can use my current banks (Yorkshire building society) to apply but switch at a later date, a couple of months before my course starts.


Hi Kieran,

Yeah that's absolutely fine for you to create your application with your current bank details. Once your bank allows you to open up your new account, just give us a call on 0300 100 0607 and one of our advisors will get your details updated in time for the scheduled payments.
Original post by chloehudson1234
Hi, when applying for student finance it says I require my bank account details, will this need to be the account I am planning to use for my loan as I haven't got a student account yet but am planning to apply for one soon? Do i need the account set up before I apply or can I switch at a later date? Thank you.



Hi, when your putting your bank details in it will be the account which we will pay your funding into. If you change you bank account please let us know through either your online account or give us a call on 0300 100 0607.
Original post by Emma Dalton
Hi, when your putting your bank details in it will be the account which we will pay your funding into. If you change you bank account please let us know through either your online account or give us a call on 0300 100 0607.


Thank you for your help :smile:
Original post by CaitlynCernolev
As an EU student , am I supposed to print the form and complete it in black ink only, or can I tape every answer on the form on a device and then print it ? Thank you !


Hi Caitlyn,

Yes, you are able to complete the form on a device & print it, but it would then require a wet signature before it's posted off to us.
Original post by Chloelouise_23
Hi,

As you can tell I’m planning to go to University of Lincoln in September 2018 to study Adult Nursing.
I’m in the process of completing my student finance forms and I’m really stuck on the part where i have to tell them where I’m going to be each term, either University or a placement in the UK. As we haven’t been told what we will do in each term specifically from the university?

Can someone help me and tell me what to put down? I don’t want to do this wrong.
Thank you!


Hi, if you don't know yet, if you put down that your at the University, this can always be changed later. Hope this helps