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Questions about Funding of UK Undergraduates by Government? Ask Sheffield

Where do I collect my grant cheque? (The Welsh Assembly, Isle of Man, Channel Isles etc still pay grants by cheque)

What is a Payment Schedule Letter and what do I need it for?

How are student loans for tuition fees paid?

When are the deadlines for the various stages?

Does everyone have to do a financial assessment?

Do I have to apply for the whole loan at once?

Is there still a grant (rather than loan) available for low-income families? If so, what is the threshold?

What is a 'dependant student'?

What about independent students (i.e. living away from home)?

What about students who have fallen out with their families or have no contact for other reasons (e.g. student has been in care)?

What about mature students?

What are the arrangements for home students from outside Great Britain (i.e. Isle of Man, Channel Islands)?

What about students whose parents live abroad?

When does the interest on my student loan start?

Where can I find more information on repaying my student loan?