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Apply now for your 2023 Student Allowance or Student Loan.
There's a lot to organise if you're studying 2023, don't leave it to the last minute. Apply for your 2023 Student Allowance or Student Loan now.
Before you apply
Before you apply, there are a few things you should do.
First time students
- If you don't have a RealMe verified identity, set one up on the RealMe website. It'll mean you won't need to send us evidence of your identity for your application.
- Check if you can get fees-free on the fees-free website. If you qualify, you may not need a Student Loan for your course fees. You'll still need to apply for a Student Loan for course-related costs or living costs.
Returning student
- There's a limit to how long you can get a Student Allowance for and how many Student Loans you can get in your lifetime. Log in to MyStudyLink to check you haven't reached these limits.
- Check you meet the passing requirements for a Student Allowance and passing requirements for a Student Loan.
- If you're doing postgraduate study, you may not qualify for a Student Allowance. Use the eligibility test to find out if you qualify and what other payments you could get. You can apply at the end of the eligibility test.
- If your study circumstances have changed, use the eligibility test to find out what payments you qualify for. You can apply at the end of the eligibility test.
What happens next
If you need to send us supporting documents, we'll let you know. You can do this online using Connect.
It's important to get everything to us straight away so we can carry on processing your application.