The Higher Education Student Support Team provide an advice and administrative service to students who are entering higher education full and part time courses.
Students can apply for help with their tuition fees, student loans and grants, disabled students allowance and help with childcare.
For further detailed information regarding student finance, visit the Department for Education and Skills website (www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport).
Apply to your Local Authority using the contact details at the top of this page.
Apply on-line at www.studentfinancedirect.co.uk
Check on the progress of your application by contacting Student Finance Direct (Tel: 08456 077 577) or visit their website www.studentfinancedirect.co.uk