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Support scheme

If you are applying for a higher education course at undergraduate level you may be eligible for financial support from the Government under the higher education Student Financial Support Scheme. The scheme operates with some differences across the United Kingdom. For information on how the scheme may apply to you, please access the website for the area which is your home base (not your intended place of study).

England and Wales
Student Finance Direct - www.studentfinancedirect.co.uk
or
Department for Education and Skills -  www.dfes.gov.uk/student support

Scotland
Student Awards Agency for Scotland - www.student-support-saas.gov.uk

Northern Ireland
Department for Employment and Learning Northern Ireland - www.delni.gov.uk

Alternatively contact your Local Education Authority (LEA) or Student Finance Direct on tel: 08456 077577 (England and Wales); or The Student Award Agency for Scotland: 0845 111 1711; or your Education Library Board (ELB) (Northern Ireland). Numbers for your LEA or ELB will be listed in your local telephone directory.