Apply Online

If you are starting a new course or returning to study in the 2007/2008 academic year and wish to apply online please visit www.studentsupportdirect.co.uk.

Alternatively you can download printable application forms and guidance.

Paper Applications for New and Returning Students

If you wish to receive a paper application form for the 2007/08 academic year and discuss what support is available please contact Sandwell Student Finance.

For general questions on student finance such as what financial help is available, the application process and timetable, questions about the on-line services at www.studentsupportdirect.co.uk, and paying your loan, you can contact the Student Loans Company Support Office on 08456 077 577. They are open Monday to Friday 8am – 8pm and from 9am to 5:30pm Saturday and Sunday.

Important Reminders for New Students

Valid Passports

All New students must provide an Original Valid Passport and must note the following;

If you want to have your passport returned by post you must send it with a recorded delivery slip with the full postage paid. You can obtain the slip from your local post office.

If you do not provide the appropriate recorded delivery slip you will be required to collect your original passport from the Sandwell Student Finance Department or alternatively it may be returned by normal postage mail.

Students without a Valid Passport - Birth Certificates

All New students who do not own a valid passport can provide an ‘Original Birth Certificate’. However students are required to have completed the Birth/Adoption Certificate Form. This form has to be completed by you, and more importantly a professional person such as a Doctor, Teacher, Solicitor, etc.

Evidence of Income

All New students applying for the ‘Income Assessed’ student finance (based on parental or spouse income) must provide evidence of their income received from the previous tax year. For example, if your parent or spouse are in receipt of income from employment they must provide a copy of their P60 for the tax year ending 2007, or alternatively can provide a copy of their final payslip (week 52 or month 12) received in March 2007. If they have not received their P60, they can have Confirmation of Income Academic Year 2007/2008 (C12) form completed by their employer.