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What citizens of the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland studying, or planning to study in the UK should consider.
All previous annual repayment thresholds for Plan 1, Plan 2, Plan 4 and Postgraduate student loans.
You'll only make repayments to your student loan when you earn more than the repayment threshold amount. There are different repayment thresholds for different countries.
If you have a student loan, the guide to terms and conditions tells you what you need to do and what to expect when you repay your loan.
A guide describing terms and conditions for students taking out a student loan in academic years 2024 to 2025 and 2023 to 2024.
Information for further education and sixth-form colleges directly enrolling 14- to 16-year-olds for the 2024 to 2025 academic year.
Find out how interest is calculated and applied if you have a Plan 5 student loan.
If you complete a Self Assessment tax return, you must use it to tell HMRC about your student or postgraduate loan deductions.
Your student loan can be cancelled if you become permanently unfit to work.
SLC issues guidance for students from Scotland and answers common questions.
This page explains how arrears can accrue on your account when you’re outside of the UK and what you need to do if they build up.
Application form and guidance notes for postgraduate Master’s students.
Information for students on funding and how to apply for Higher Education Short Course Loans (HESC) for those living in England and taking part in the trial of HESC.
Find out how interest is calculated and applied if you have a Postgraduate Loan from England or Wales, as well as previous interest rates.
If you're studying on a long course, you may be eligible for additional funding.
Loan application form for learners applying for an Advanced Learner Loan and starting a course on or after 1 August 2024
Follow these steps once you have decided to leave your course to avoid getting a further student finance payment.
You can apply for student finance as a mature student. Find out what funding is available and how to apply.
Funding guidance for institutions
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