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STUDENT FINANCE 2013/14. APPLICATIONS. APPLICATIONS. Applications should be made as soon as possible so payments can be made at start of the academic year Applying online through www.Gov.uk/studentfinance is the quickest and easiest method
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APPLICATIONS • Applications should be made as soon as possible so payments can be made at start of the academic year • Applying online through www.Gov.uk/studentfinance • is the quickest and easiest method • No need to wait for confirmed offer from a university or college • Students can indicate if they qualify for/wish to apply for • DSA, CCG/PLA or ADG in which case we will provide the necessary details/forms
APPLICATIONS New students will be able to apply for student finance from 4th February 2013 Feb 4 The application deadline for new students will be 31stMay 2013 May 31
APPLICATIONS Things for students to have to hand when applying: • Passport (if the student has one) • Details of preferred university or college and course • Course start date • Bank details • National Insurance Number • The names and address of anyone who will be supporting the application Remember to recheck details before submitting application!
INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS For more information and to apply, visit www.gov.uk/studentfinance
PRACTITIONERS WEBSITE For a range of helpful tools and guidance, visit www.practitioners.slc.co.uk
KEY MESSAGES FOR STUDENTS • Important they make the right university and course choice, not • letting fee levels affect their decision • Repayments are linked to what a student earns, not what they owe • Apply online & on time – no need to wait for a confirmed place • Apply for DSAs or other additional support as soon as possible • Ensure all details are correct before submitting an application, and let us know of any changes • Check and update account online where possible
STUDENT FINANCE ENGLAND – KEY CONTACTS www.practitioners.slc.co.uk