This section tells you how you can apply for your support for session 2010-2011.
You can apply from April of the year that you want to study. You should always apply as early as possible, do not wait for exam results or a firm offer. To ensure your funding is in place for the start of your course, you should apply by 30 June. If you do not get on the course that you originally applied for support for, we can change your application to another course or cancel your application if you contact us.
Apply online
You should apply online for your main student support. You can also tell us about any changes in your details after you have applied for your support. For example a new address or bank details.
To apply online for the first time you must first register your personal details. Please note you must only register your personal details once. Existing users should login using the username and password you used when you first registered.
Processing your application form
Correctly filled-in applications received by 30 June will be processed in time for the start of your course. We will assess your entitlement and send you an award notice which will tell you how much you will receive and how we will pay it.
If you have not heard from us within 28 days of sending your application, please contact us.
If you are eligible to receive a student loan and take one, we will send this information electronically to the Student Loans Company (SLC). The SLC will set up your loan account and send you a payment schedule to tell you how and when they will pay your loan. You should normally expect to receive your payment schedule about six weeks before the start of your course.
Closing dates
Don't submit your application late or you may not receive any support. The closing date to apply for support depends on when you start your course. For the majority of students who start a course in the autumn term, the official closing date for session 2010-2011 is 31 March 2011. See our closing dates section for more information.