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Student loans and fees

Making the decision to study a full-time higher education course is a big step, and the offer of financial help can be crucial. We work in partnership with the Government's Department for Education and Skills and the Student Loans Company to provide that help. We will try to ensure that you have all the facts you need.

 

How the Application Process works

The new system of student support will be dealt with by a partnership of your 'home' Local Education Authority (LEA), the Student Loans Company, UCAS and the Higher Education Institution where you will be studying. The support you will be applying for is a Higher Education Grant, Assistance towards tuition fees and a student loan (if required).

 

Application Process:

 

  • 2008/2009 Paper Applications available NOW
  • 2008/2009 On-line Applications available NOW

 

If you currently attend one of Sefton's 6th Form Schools or Colleges application forms have been distributed direct to them at the beginning of March.

 

  1. Contact Sefton LEA for a paper application pack (form PN1) Alternatively, you can apply online at student finance direct.
  2. Complete your application form (PN1) either on paper or online and return it with all the necessary documents (i.e. Birth Certificate, P60's etc) to: Sefton LEA, Bootle Town Hall, Oriel Road, Bootle, L20 7AE.
  3. Sefton will then be able to assess your entitlement for support. They will also inform you of how much (if anything) you or your family will have to contribute towards your tuition fees, and the maximum amount of help with living costs you can get.
  4. If you have completed the Loan Request Form this will identify how much loan you wish to take out. Sefton will notify the Student Loans Company and they will subsequently contact you to inform you when and where your loan will be paid. Payments are normally made at the start of the term.

 

IMPORTANT: We cannot process your application without seeing your original passport or birth certificate (see the Passport/Birth Certificate section below).

 

As it is a combined application for maintenance grants, fee loans and maintenance loans, all students are encouraged to make an application. If you do not make an application, your University may charge you higher tuition fees.

 

For further information on eligibility criteria please refer to the Student Support section of the DfES website.

Returning your Application

Once you have completed your application please return it to:

 

Student Support Section

Children's Services

Town Hall

Oriel Road

Bootle

L20 7AE

 

General Information

Students/Courses covered by this application process

The application process is designed for students who intend to study a higher education course leading to a:-

 

  • First Degree
  • Foundation Degree
  • BTEC Higher Diploma or HND
  • Diploma of Higher Education
  • Teacher Training Qualification (including certain part-time certificate in education courses which provide qualified teacher status).

 

Students who are planning to take a nursing degree or other courses designed for health service professionals (e.g. Physiotherapy), should contact the NHS Grants Unit, you can find more information at NHS Student grants, to apply for the NHS Bursary available for these courses. Students can also apply on the application form PN1 for a reduced level of Student Loan to 'top up' the Bursary.

Independent Student Status

The Government's rules mean we have to decide whether you are a Dependent or Independent student. You are Independent if you will be aged 25 or over on entry date. If you will be under 25 on that date you can still be independent if: -

 

  • You will be married by the start of the academic year. Please provide your marriage certificate with your application if this applies to you.
  • You will have supported yourself for at least three years prior to the start of your course. Please provide evidence with your application (e.g. letters from employers, P60's) if this applies to you.
  • You have the care of a child under the age of 18 on the first day of the relevant academic year.

Passport/Birth Certificate

For all applicants: It is a requirement of the Government's student support system that you provide us with your original Passport, or your original Birth Certificate/Adoption Certificate (photocopies are not acceptable) supported by a Applicant's Declaration of Identity form. PDF icon(122KB)

 

Additional financial support

View the other grants available to students page.

 

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Last Updated on 8/26/2010