Financial help for higher education (HE)
From early 2009, a new service, Student Finance England, is handling all enquiries and applications from students for financial help. Their online service is provided through Direct Gov, the main UK government website.
Student Finance England is a ‘one stop shop’ where:
- you can apply for student finance (at the same time as making your UCAS application, if you want to, so you only have to enter your details once)
- you can calculate how much financial help you can get
- parents and family members can enter details in support of an application.
- you can manage your student finance account online.
Students starting courses from 2009
If you are starting a new course in the 2009/10 academic year, the deadline for applications is 26 June 2009.
For more information and to apply, visit Student Finance England at Direct Gov:
Student Finance England helpline – 0845 300 5090
Open Monday to Friday 8am-8pm; Saturday and Sunday 9am-5.30pm
For help with special grants and bursaries, see also:
Students who started courses before 2009
If you have already started your course, financial help will still be available from Student Finance England, but will be administered by your local authority.
A renewal pack was sent to you in December 2008 which encouraged you to apply online. You can download a printable versiojn of this form or request one in the post from the Student Finance England support helpline on 0845 300 5090.
Please follow the advice given in the pack to ensure you make your application for funding in good time. The deadline is 22 May 2009.
Guidance and forms are available from Direct Gov:
Managing your money
Further information
You can find out about other allowances and grants available to students on our page Summary of financial help for students.
