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13/14 STUDENT FINANCE 2013/14

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• Applications should be made as soon as possible so payments can be made at start of the academic year

• Applying online through www.Gov.uk/studentfinance is the quickest and easiest method

• No need to wait for confirmed offer from a university or college

• Students can indicate if they qualify for/wish to apply for DSA, CCG/PLA or ADG in which case we will provide the necessary details/forms

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New students will be able to apply for student finance from 4th February 2013

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The application deadline for new students will be 31st May 2013

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• Passport (if the student has one) • Details of preferred university or college and course • Course start date • Bank details• National Insurance Number • The names and address of anyone who will be

supporting the application

Remember to recheck details before submitting application!

Things for students to have to hand when applying:

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13/14 RESOURCES

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13/14INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

For more information and to apply, visit www.gov.uk/studentfinance

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13/14www.twitter.com/SF_England

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13/14PRACTITIONERS WEBSITE

For a range of helpful tools and guidance, visit www.practitioners.slc.co.uk

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• Important they make the right university and course choice, not letting fee levels affect their decision

• Repayments are linked to what a student earns, not what they owe

• Apply online & on time – no need to wait for a

confirmed place

• Apply for DSAs or other additional support as soon as possible

• Ensure all details are correct before submitting an application, and let us know of any changes

• Check and update account online where possible

KEY MESSAGES FOR STUDENTS

Your student finance journey starts here

Students & Parents/Sponso

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Customer Helpline

0845 300 5090

Customer Websitewww.gov.uk/studentfinance

Expert Advicefor Practitioners

Practitioner Helpline

0845 602 0583

Practitioner Team Emailssin_queries@slc.co.uk

Local Supportfor Practitioners

Andy Shenton07810 440233

Local SFAAndrew_Shenton@slc.co.u

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