Help with student finance advice? 💸

I’ve applied to uni and want to know more about student finance. What's the best way to apply, and are there any tips or things I should avoid? Any advice from current students would be appreciated!

Reply 1

thunder_cloud

Hi, current student, I would say applying for student finance is relatively straightforward, you just follow the instructions on the government website. If you have some money saved up and are considering how much money to take out for the loan, there are calculators online where you can check how long it will take to pay off your loan. I realised that I will never pay it off so I might as well take the higher amount. Also, give yourself some time before the deadline to complete it as it is quite long, especially if you are applying for more than the minimum maintenence loan. Additionally, ensure each year you re-register with your university (they will send you an email) as otherwise your loan can get delayed.

Reply 2

EssexOfficialRep

Official Rep

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by tstkeylascott23

Hi @tstkeylascott23 👋

If you are a UK student, the best way to apply for Student Finance is on the Government website through the link that is attached below:
Apply online for student finance - GOV.UK

Undergraduate applications on the Government website open on March, the link below will allow you to sign up to the mailing list to find out when undergraduate applications open:
Sign up to be the first to know when you can apply for full-time undergraduate student finance | The Student Room

The University of Essex's website provides great information on Student Finance:
https://www.essexstudent.com/advice/money/

I hope these links help and good luck with your application! 💜
From EssexOfficialRep - Lois😊