The Student Loans Company (SLC) is reminding new students in England, who are planning to attend university and college this autumn, to submit their student finance applications right away.
With the new student application deadline approaching on 19th May*, students should apply online now even if they don't have a confirmed place at university. This will ensure their finance is in place for the start of the academic year.
The Student Loans Company (SLC) paid over 1.5 million students more than £22bn in maintenance loans, grants and tuition fees in the last completed academic year (21/22). Given the scale of the service it offers, it's important that students' applications are submitted and ready to be processed.
Jackie Currie, Executive Director Operations at SLC, said: "We understand that prospective students have a lot on right now, with studying and exams on the horizon. However, my message to them is apply now because getting their student finance application in before the deadline gives them one less thing to think about during the important study period. And even if they don't know what course or university they are going to, or if they are waiting for exam results, please still apply".
Students can apply for Tuition Fee Loans to cover fees and Maintenance Loans to help with living costs. There may be circumstances where a student is able to access some extra money, for example if they have additional needs, have children, or are studying for a medical, social work or teaching course.
