1. £ 12_13 Student finance application process 2012/13

2. 12_13 Application Dates: 2012/13 Academic Year Apply Now You should apply as soon as possible May 31 The application deadline for new full-time students is 31 May 2012

3. 12_13 How long will it take to process? 4 to 6 weeks Standard applications (for grants and loans) usually take 4 to 6 weeks to process > 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

4. 12_13 Do your homework – find out what student finance is available Register & apply online at www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance Jan - Feb If necessary, ensure parents or partners know how/when to apply and the information they may need to submit to support your application Student Finance – What & When? Submit completed application & all supporting evidence by 31 st 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. Mar - May Alter course or application details (if necessary) by logging in online Submit any additional evidence required to support any changes Budget plan & get ready for starting in higher education Jun - Aug

5. 12_13 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 Bank / building society account details National Insurance Number

6. 12_13 What info & evidence do we need to apply? If applying for support that depends on household income… You will need: Course details (only 1 needed) Your parents/partner will need: University / college details Passport OR Birth Certificate Bank / building society account details National Insurance Number 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

7. 12_13 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. 12_13 Online Application Process for 2012/13: Register www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinanceLogin 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. 12_13 Click here to apply To apply - go to: www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

10. 12_13 Sponsors can register & support an application here Students can register & apply here

11. 12_13 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. 12_13 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. 12_13 Log on to your student finance account To check or change your application - go to: www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

14. 12_13 Click on academic year to see more detail Check where your application is up to

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

20. £ 12_13 Any Questions?