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    Student finance in England

    Everything you need to know about student finance

    Get ready to apply for student finance!

    Applications for courses starting in September 2026 are expected to open in late March.

    Sign up to Student Finance England’s mailing list to find out when you can apply.

    If this is your first time applying, you can use Student Finance England’s guide to help you understand how student finance works.
     

    Starting uni or college in 2027

    Student finance is changing. If your course starts from January 2027, you could apply for the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) from September 2026. Find out more about LLE.

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    Undergraduate funding

    Find out what funding you could get to help with the cost of your undergraduate studies.

    Postgraduate funding

    Find out what funding you could get to help with the cost of your postgraduate studies.

    Household income details needed!

    It’s important to understand what happens if your parent(s)’ or partner’s details are missing, or are submitted after the deadline.

    Disabled Students' Allowance

    Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is extra support to help you with essential costs you may have as a direct result of your disability, including a long-term health condition, mental-health condition or specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia or dyspraxia.

    Dependants' grants

    If you have children or an adult dependant, you may be able to get extra help.

    Other funding

    Depending what and where you choose to study, you may be eligible for additional sources of funding.

    Repaying your loans

    It's important to understand how you'll repay any student finance you borrow.

    Parents and partners

    Are you the parent or partner of someone applying for student finance? Here's everything you need to know.

    Taking a break

    If you decide to take a break or withdraw from your studies, here's what you need to do.

    Advanced Learner Loans

    An Advanced Learner Loan helps with the costs of further education courses.

    Going back to uni or repeating a year

    If you're going back to uni or repeating a year, find out how your previous study affects your student finance and whether you can get an extra year of funding.