Student Toolkit

Full-time and part-time undergraduate applications for 2024 to 2025 are now open!

Before you apply, use our toolkit to make sure you’ve got everything you need to make your application as quick as possible!

Find out what type of funding is available and if you can get any extra help
Get an estimate of how much Maintenance Loan you’ll get using our Student Finance Calculator
Find out if you’re eligible for student finance on GOV.UK.
Check what identity documents you’ll need to apply. For most students this can be a valid UK Passport number on your application
Speak to your parents or partner and let them know we’ll need their National Insurance number if you’re applying for funding based on your household income
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X/Twitter so you don’t miss out on any important student finance updates
Find out what it means if you’re applying after the deadline.

Download the HMRC app on your mobile device so you’ve got your National Insurance number ready before you apply for student finance!

Apply before you start preparing for your A-level exams, this means you can focus on your studies!
You can apply for student finance even if you don’t know where you’ll be living or studying
You can change your student finance details online anytime before the start of your course
If you apply for extra help such as the Childcare Grant, make sure to upload your supporting documents as soon as possible as this can sometimes take longer than usual
Don’t miss out on any important student finance updates, visit our student finance timeline page for key dates

Plan ahead for study-related costs, such as books, notepads, laptop or materials. Some courses cost more than others. Find out about understanding student living costs
Research different accommodation costs if you plan to move away from home, to make sure you can afford to rent where you will study
Budget for social events such as nights out and socialising with new friends

Now you’re ready to apply for student finance! It’s quick and easy to apply online, it takes less than 30 minutes!

If you’re a current student and looking for help with your student finance, you can get help here.

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