Where can I get more Student Loan help?

The following links may also provide additional help and information:

The UK Government's website www.studentfinance.direct.gov.uk has comprehensive details of what's available to students. Follow this link on the UK Governments website for their application procedures and requirements. If you live outside England, select your UK region here to go to the appropriate student loans organisation: Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

You can search for funding from educational trusts via the Educational Grants Advisory Service (EGAS) on the Family Action website. Charities and trusts that offer educational grants can also be found at your local library, publications include the Educational Grants Directory, Charities Digest, Grants Register and Directory of Grant Making Trusts.

The Learning and Skills Council is responsible for planning and funding high quality education and training for everyone in England other than those in universities and can provide information and assistance for adult learners and employers.

Student debt advice: The UK Insolvency Helpline www.insolvencyhelpline.co.uk has a specialist Student Debt Support Team. There is also the National Debtline at www.nationaldebtline.co.uk/ or the Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) at www.cccs.co.uk/

The National Union of Students has fact sheets on its website www.nus.org.uk/en/ to help you with financial planning and provide support and advice.

The Citizens Advice service provides help to resolve legal, money and other problems via free, independent and confidential advice, contact the Citizens Advice Bureau at www.citizensadvice.org.uk

The UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) website www.ucas.com/ enables prospective students and parents to search for Universities and Colleges, apply online and track application progress.

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Guide Contents

What are student loans?
What about student banking?
Shopping around for a student bank account package
Applying for your student bank account
Student loan FAQs
Student loan help?

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