Welcome to Student Finance England for practitioners

Up to date information and supporting materials for our student finance products and services.

This site is intended for those working in the education sector and provides guidance on the financial help available to students, based in England, who are considering entering further, undergraduate or postgraduate education.

Student Finance product information

Guides, films and factsheets

Supporting materials

Care Leaver FAQs

Key information for students who qualify as care leavers

Guidance for NMH Suppliers

Information and resources for non-medical helper suppliers

Understanding Plan 5 student loans

Resources from the Department for Education to help young people understand student loans.

Estranged student FAQs

Key information for students who qualify as estranged

2023 to 2024: Full-time undergraduate student finance applications are now open!

It's time for new and continuing full-time undergraduate students from England to apply for student finance!

We've created handy guides, factsheets and films to help explain student finance for practitioners, students and their parents or partners.

Supporting Materials

▌Updates

Disabled Students' Allowances Processing Update November 2023

21 November 2023
Updated Timescales for the Weeks of November 2023
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Disabled Students' Allowances Processing Update October 2023

30 October 2023
Updated Timescales for the Weeks of October 2023
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Disabled Students' Allowances Processing Update September 2023

12 September 2023
Updated Timescales for the Weeks of September 2023
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Disabled Students' Allowances Processing Update August 2023

17 August 2023
Updated Timescales for the Weeks of August 2023
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