The Student Finance Applications for the 2025/26 academic year are now open. Continuing students should apply by 20 June 2025 to ensure they have their student finance in time for the September 2025 start.
Important Points
You must apply every year to avoid delays in tuition fee payments and maintenance loans.
Apply online via your student finance account, or if you normally apply on a paper form, use the form finder to find the relevant application.
You must update your application if your plans change (e.g. you are no longer doing a work placement or study abroad, or you will be repeating your study).
If you applied for Student Finance in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, there is a different application process.
If you have recently become estranged from your parents or need help being assessed as an independent student, please contact Student Advice.
For further information, see
- Student Finance – How to apply
- Student Finance: England useful Videos
- Student Finance: How to make changes guide
- Student Finance: toolkit
- Student Finance: Student Room Info
If you require further advice or help with making your application, please contact Student Advice.
