Student Finance - Information about higher education

Information for students starting their courses in September 2009.

If you are planning to start university in 2009 and you are intending to apply for student funding, you will need to apply direct to Student Finance England.

Local Authorities will not be responsible for processing student finance applications for 2009 university entrants. Instead, your application will be dealt with centrally by Student Finance England.

For details on how to apply for funding, and the amount you are likely to receive, please visit

http://www.direct.gov.uk/ or http://www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk/ , or call the National Helpline on 0845 300 5090 which is open:

• 8am - 8pm Monday to Friday
• 9am - 5.30pm on Saturday and Sunday

(calls charged at local rate)