The Student Support Office at Redbridge works in partnership with the Student Loans Company (SLC) as 'Student Finance Direct', along with all the other Local Authorities in the UK.

This is the national single system for administering student support applications for those wanting to study in higher education.

If you are starting a new course in September 2007 you must apply to the Student Support Office that covers where you live. If you live in Redbridge you must apply to us. You will not normally be eligible for support if you return your PN1 form later than 9 months after the start of your course.

The following links may be helpful

• Aimhigher  Higher Education Funding Council for England's Aimhigher website - careers and guidance, courses, universities, colleges and advice for students.
• Department for Children, schools and family The purpose of the Department for Children, Schools and Families is to make England the best place in the world for children and young people to grow up.
• Education Grants Advisory Service Guidance and advice on funding for those studying in post-16 education
• Education Maintenance Allowance EMA is a weekly payment to help with day-to-day costs faced by young people staying on at school, college or other training provider.
• Higher education and research opportunities Details of the major sources of research support in the UK higher education sector.
• National Union of Students Website of National Union of Students
• Student Finance Direct Help and guidance for applying for Student Support.
• Student Loans Company Website of Student Loans company
• Universities and College Admissions Service UCAS - the central organisation that processes applications for full-time undergraduate courses at UK universities and colleges
• For the Transport policy POST 16  2008 (PDF 134kb)