About Student Support

Student support

Information for students commencing their courses in September 2009

If you are planning to start a course of higher education at University in 2009 and you are intending to apply for financial help, you will need to apply for this support directly to a new agency - Student Finance England.

Local Authorities will not be responsible for processing student finance applications for 2009 University entrants.  Instead your application will be dealt with centrally by Student Finance England.

For information on how to apply for funding, and the amount you are likely to receive, please refer to the Student Finance England link at the bottom of this page.

The Customer Service Office for the Student Loans Company will also be able to provide you with information.  They can be contacted on: 08456 077 577.

Renewing your application for Student Finance in September 2009

Students continuing their studies need to renew their application for financial help in each year of the course.

The Student Loans Company should have contacted you about how to renew your Student Support for the 2009/10 academic year prior to Christmas 2008.  If you have not heard from the Student Loans Company you should contact their helpline:  08456 077 577.

Contact details

Student Support contact details


How do I apply for financial support?
When will your application be processed?

Useful link

Direct Gov website