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Before the start of your course, you can log into your student finance account and change details about your choice of course;
your choice of university or college; the amount of loan you’re applying for; and your personal details.
You can also use your online account to change your personal details once your course has started.
But if there are any changes to your course, you should let your university or college know so they can tell us.
Once we’ve assessed your application, we’ll send you a Student Finance Entitlement letter showing what student finance you’ll get.
Keep this letter safe as you might have to show it to your university or college when you register.
You have to register at your university or college before we can make your first payment.
You’ll usually do this in the first week of your course and you may have to take along your Student Finance Entitlement letter.
Your university or college will let us know you've registered and we’ll make your payment.
We’ll pay the Tuition Fee Loan to the university or college and
any Maintenance Loan into your bank account in three instalments, one at the start of each term.
It can take two to three days for the money to reach your account, depending on your bank.
For everything you need to know about student finance from how and when to apply to repaying,
visit our student finance zone on The Student Room at www.thestudentroom.co.uk/studentfinance
where you’ll find a range of helpful information, guidance and films.