Top Tips
- Applying for student finance may seem daunting but the online process is fairly straight forward and easy to navigate.
- Make sure you research all possible sources of funding for your studies. You can find plenty of help and advice through our useful links and individual universities and colleges.
- Student funding is subject to change, so make sure you refer to up-to-date and reliable information.
- Apply for student funding early to avoid delays - applications are usually open from February/March each year.
- Work out a budget so that you can keep track of your incoming funds and outgoings costs.
- Some Honours Degree courses are now being offered over two years, so this can reduce your course costs.
- Open a new student bank account and include the details in your online student finance application. (It's a good idea to shop around for student bank accounts to find the best offers).