Timetable for applying for full time higher education funding

2008 to 2009

This page will tell you what the key dates are in the application process for a student loan. It will tell you what the Local Authority (LA) will expect of you and what you may expect from us.

If you are starting a new full time course in September 2008

As soon as possible complete and return application form PN1 to the Student Support Team office. This form is used to determine whether you are eligible to receive student support and to calculate how much support you can have. The support request form will also be included with this application. You will need to complete it to give us an indication of the amount of loan you may like to take out.

Return form PN1 by 27 June at the latest. It would help us greatly if you could return this form well before this date.

If you are continuing on to the next year of the same course in 2008 to 2009

As soon as possible complete and return application form PR1 to the Student Support Team office. This form is used to calculate how much support you can have. The support request form will also be included with this application. You will need to complete it to give us an indication of the amount of loan you may like to take out.

Return form PR1 by 23 May at the latest. It would help us greatly if you could return this form well before this date.

Timetable for applications

• Paper forms available: March 2008
• Online application available for students: March 2008
• Return form by: 23 May 2008 for renewing applicants
• Return form by: 27 June 2008 for new applicants
• We calculate your assessment: July onwards
• You receive your notification of entitlement letter: July onwards
• Cheque paid into your bank account or sent to your college: 2 working days following receipt of attendance confirmation from your university/college (they cannot complete this until you have enrolled)

Timetable for applying for part time higher education funding 2008 to 2009

From late August onwards you will be able to obtain your application pack from the Department for Industry Universities and Schools (DIUS), your school or college or the Student Support office.

After reading the literature supplied with your form, complete the sections that apply to you and take the form to your college/university for them to complete the certification section.

Complete the rest of the form as necessary and return it with supporting evidence to the Student Support Team who will assess your entitlement.

All applicants

Once your assessment has been completed, you will receive your financial notification of entitlement and a payment schedule so that you know how much support you will receive and when to expect payment. If you wish to change the amount of loan you originally applied for, you will need to complete another support request form.

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