Students going on to Higher Education should apply for finance as soon as possible to make sure their money is in place at the start of their university course.
It’s quick and easy to apply online and students don’t have to have a confirmed place – they should use their first choice of course and change it online at a later date if they need to. The Direct Gov Website is the official place for information on student loans, tuition fees and maintenance grants.
Click for slides presented by staff from the University of Sussex on Student Finance (July 2025).