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Student finance application process 2012/13

Student finance application process 2012/13. Application Dates: 2012/13 Academic Year. You should apply as soon as possible. Apply Now. The application deadline for new full-time students is 31 May 2012. May 31. How long will it take to process?.

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Student finance application process 2012/13

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  1. Student finance application process 2012/13

  2. Application Dates: 2012/13 Academic Year You should apply as soon as possible Apply Now The application deadline for new full-time students is 31 May 2012 May 31

  3. How long will it take to process? Standard applications (for grants and loans) usually take 4 to 6 weeks to process 4 to 6 weeks If you apply for any additional support from Student Finance England (e.g. Disabled Students Allowance, Childcare Grant), it will usually take longer to process > 6 weeks

  4. Student Finance – What & When? Mar - May • Submit completed application & all supporting evidence by 31st May 2012 • Once approved, you’ll be informed of financial entitlement & you must then sign & return the declaration form which Student Finance England send you. Jan - Feb Jun - Aug • Do your homework – find out what student finance is available • Alter course or application details (if necessary) by logging in online • Register & apply online atwww.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance • Submit any additional evidence required to support any changes • If necessary, ensure parents or partners know how/when to apply and • the information they may need to submit to support your application • Budget plan & get ready for starting in higher education

  5. What info & evidence do we need to apply?If applying for Tuition Fee Loan & basic Maintenance Loan only… You will need: Course details (use your first choice) University or college details Passport OR Birth Certificate National Insurance Number Bank / building society account details

  6. What info & evidence do we need to apply?If applying for support that depends on household income… Your parents/partner will need: You will need: Course details (only 1 needed) National Insurance Number(s) • 2010/11 tax year information: • P60 or pay slips if employed • Tax return if self-employed • Benefits statement if applicable • Examples only: other info or evidence may be needed • Sponsors normally provide details online, otherwise photocopies in a minority of cases University / college details Passport OR Birth Certificate National Insurance Number Bank / building society account details

  7. Who are my sponsors? • If you are under 25, your sponsors are • Both natural parents • OR • The parent you usually live with plus their partner (if they have one), e.g. stepfather, stepmother, or partner who lives with mother / father • If you live apart from your parents, you need to have supported yourself financially for at least 3 years, otherwise parents’ income is still assessed (unless permanently estranged) • Exceptions: • You’re married or in a civil partnership (partner’s income is assessed) • OR • You have a child (if you live with a partner, their income is assessed)

  8. Online Application Process for 2012/13:Register Login via: www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance Register details online as new applicant Customer Reference Number (CRN) allocated Choose password and secret answer You need CRN, password & secret answer when: Logging in to apply, check progress or make changes Contacting helpline (0845 300 50 90)

  9. To apply - go to: www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance Click here to apply

  10. Students can register & apply here Sponsors can register & support an application here

  11. Online Application Process for 2012/13:Apply Student provides personal, course and uni or college details Student gives details of parents or partner supporting them Student signs up to terms and conditions Parents or partner provide their personal and income details

  12. Online Application Process for 2012/13:Apply (continued) Submit application online and provide supporting evidence: Student Identity checking: provide UK Passport number (IPS link) Sponsor financial details (2010/11, but option of “current income”) Sponsor provides NI Number: we verify data with HMRC Track application progress by logging in (‘My Account’)

  13. To check or change your application - go to: www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance Log on to your student finance account

  14. Click on academic year to see more detail Check where your application is up to

  15. For extra help with applying - go to: www.thestudentroom.co.uk/studentfinance

  16. Any Questions?

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