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If you are entering the second or subsequent year of your course, the relevant information from your previous year's application will already be carried over, even if you applied on paper.

Using the service for the first time

If you are using the online student finance application service for the first time, you first need to register as a new user.

• Register as a new user Opens new window

If you have already registered

If you have already registered for student finance online, log in to access your application.

• Log in to your student finance account Opens new window

Before you apply

Make sure you are getting all the help you are entitled to, by finding out about:

• Full-time students - getting started
• Finance after your first year
• Completing your student finance application

Applications for 2007/2008

Online applications for the 2007/2008 academic year are now closed - but you can still apply on paper up to nine months from the start of the academic year. Follow the relevant link below to download a form and find out more about how to apply.

• How to apply for Student Loans, grants and bursaries - new students
• How to apply for student finance - after your first year

Who provides the service

Online applications for student finance are handled by Student Finance Direct.

Student Finance Direct is a service delivery partnership between the Student Loans Company, local authorities and the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills.

More useful links

• Student finance