You are eligible to apply for funding if:
- you’re a UK national or have ‘settled status’ (no restrictions on how long you can stay)
- you normally live in England
- you’ve been living in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man for 3 years before starting your course
Other eligibility criteria may apply.
Click on the link below for further information:
https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
To make your application for a student loan for 2026 entry click on the link below:
https://www.gov.uk/apply-online-for-student-finance
If you are applying for student finance after January 1st 2027 then please click the link below for further information on the new funding system which is called your ‘Lifelong Learning Entitlement’.
https://www.gov.uk/student-finance-on-or-after-1-january-2027
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