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Student Finance funding

Find out how Student Finance can help with tuition fees and living costs, how to apply, manage your funding and get support during your studies.

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What is Student Finance funding? 

Student Finance (Student Loans Company) can help with:

  • Tuition fees (loan or grant)
  • Living costs (maintenance loan)

Find out more on the Student Finance website.

If you are starting a Master’s course in 2026/2027, you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan. Visit: Postgraduate Loans.

Stay safe from fraud

Be cautious of unexpected calls, emails or messages about your student finance.

  • Do not share personal details
  • Always check official websites or contact details

Read more: Be aware of fraud and phishing scams

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How we can help

The Student Funding and Financial Support Team supports you throughout your studies.

We can help you:

  • Get your funding payments
  • Make sure your tuition fees are paid
  • Understand how academic changes affect your funding and fee liability
  • Check you are receiving the correct amount
  • Update your Student Finance record
  • Access drop-in sessions and workshop

What to do if my circumstances change

You must let us know if you:

  • Change course
  • Take a break from your studies (suspend)
  • Withdraw from your course

Submit a Change of Circumstances (CoC) request.

Important

Speak to the Student Funding and Financial Support team before making any changes, as they may affect your funding entitlement or tuition fee liability.

How do I access my Student Finance account?

Use the student finance service for your home country:

Consent to share information

If you need help with your funding, we can contact Student Finance on your behalf.

Before we can do this, you must set up consent to share with your Student Finance provider.

Contact your Student Finance service to arrange this.

How do I apply for Student Finance?

Applications for 2026/2027 full-time undergraduate funding are now open.

Apply through the official Student Finance application service.

 

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Contact Us

Student Funding and Financial Support

Student Finance

Hutton Hub, College Lane
Offering guidance and support to our Student Loans Company (SLC) funded students.
Hutton Hub, College Lane
Offering financial support to students, such as the Hardship Fund, Blackbullion and Money Management Workshops