Website of the UK government

If the student you are supporting completes an online application, you will be sent a letter detailing how you can provide your information online.

How to use the service for the first time

If you wish to provide financial information in support of an application for the first time, you will need to register as a new online user.

• Register as a new user Opens new window

If you have already registered

If you have provided financial information in support of an application in the past, click on log in to access your account.

• Log in to your student finance account Opens new window

Find out more

Find out more about supporting a student finance application, and the responsibilities of parents, partners and spouses.

It's no longer possible to apply online for the 2007/2008 academic year - but students can still apply on paper up to nine months from the start of the academic year. You can support a student's application by completing the relevant parts of the form.

• Financially supporting a student

Who provides this service

Online applications for student finance are handled by Student Finance Direct.

Student Finance Direct is a service delivery partnership between the Student Loans Company, local authorities and the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills.

More useful links

• Student finance