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Repaying student loans (courses starting before 1998)

Deferring repayments - don't miss out

If you qualify for deferment, apply in plenty of time - if you are late, it may mean having to make some payments

How and when you repay your student loan

A guide to repaying student loans if you started studying before 1998

If you have trouble repaying your student loan

What your options are, and how you can get help

Deferring repayments

Find out how to delay repayment of your student loan

Deferring repayments: which documents to supply

Supporting your deferment application

Maintaining your student loan account

How to keep your student loan account details up to date

What to do if you are overseas

How to set up, change or defer your student loan repayments if you are overseas

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Student Loan repayment: online services

Give others access to your student finance account

Use your online account to update personal details, check your balance or make a payment

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