With Student Loan Application, the Student Finance England full-time undergraduate application service for 2026/24 is expected to open in February 2026.
New students can apply online at www.gov.uk/studentfinance. The deadline for submitting applications is normally 25 May for new students (and 22 June for continuing students).
Apply online for student finance
If you’re a student from England you can apply online for the following academic years:
- 2026 to 2026 (part-time students can apply from summer 2026)
- 2026 to 2026
You can apply for:
- Tuition Fee Loans
- Maintenance Loans
- Maintenance Grants (only if your course started before 1 August 2026)
You can apply up to 9 months after the start of the academic year for your course.
If you need help with a further education course at a college or training provider you may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan instead.
The application process is different if you’re a student from Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Start now on the Student Finance England website
What you need to know
If you cannot use a computer without help but want to apply online, you can contact Student Finance England for help.
EU students
If you’re an EU student applying for 2026 to 2026, when and how you apply depends on the type of support you want.
Full-time students
If you’re applying for tuition fee support and help with living costs, you can apply online now.
If you’re applying for tuition fee support only, you can apply by post now.
Part-time students
If you’re applying for tuition fee support and help with living costs, you can apply online from summer 2026.
If you’re applying for tuition fee support only, you can apply by post from summer 2026.
Apply by post
It’s best to apply online. If you cannot, use the form finder to download the application forms and guidance notes you’ll need.