Why we need supporting documents

We know that filling out the forms and collecting the information we need can be time consuming, particularly in your first year of study.

We have to check your identity and other personal details to ensure the right people receive the tax payer money that funds Student Allowances and Student Loans. These checks also provide you with valuable protection of your personal information.

While you will still be required to provide evidence when you apply again in the future the good news is we won't need to see everything again.

As many students' living arrangements and financial situations change greatly from year to year the annual re-application process enables us to ensure every student receives all the support they are entitled to.

Here's some useful information about the application process and the documents we need:

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