Student finance

The Student Finance Direct service has been replaced by Student Finance England. Student Finance England (SFE) is a partnership between the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills and the Student Loans Company Ltd (SLC) to provide financial support to students entering higher education. Find out more below.

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Find out more information about student finance, including how to apply and application deadlines.

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Studying full time? Find out what you're entitled to.

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Even if you are studying part time, you may still be entitled to grants to help with tuition fees and course material.

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Adult Dependants' Grants can help full time students whom an adult depends on for financial support.

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Disabled Students' Allowances are aimed at helping people with a disability, mental health condition or specific learning difficulty to study on the same basis as other students.

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If you are a full time student with children, you may be entitled to extra support such as childcare grants and tax credits.