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2024 to 2025.</p> <div role="note" aria-label="Information" class="application-notice info-notice"> <p>You鈥檒l be able to apply for full-time undergraduate student finance for 2025 to 2026 from mid-March 2025.</p> </div> <p>You can still apply for funding up to 9 months after the first day of the academic year for your course.</p> <table> <thead> <tr> <th scope="col">Course start date</th> <th scope="col">Apply by</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Between 1 August and 31 December</td> <td>31 May after your course started</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Between 1 January and 31 March</td> <td>30 September after your course started</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Between 1 April and 30 June</td> <td>31 December after your course started</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Between 1 July and 31 July</td> <td>31 March after your course started</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>You do not need a confirmed place to apply.</p> <h2 id="if-youre-late-applying">If you鈥檙e late applying</h2> <p>You might get less money than you expected 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visuallyhidden" aria-hidden="true">:</span> </span> </span> </span> <span class="js-step-title"> Check if you're eligible </span> </h3> </div> <div class="gem-c-step-nav__panel js-panel" id="step-panel-check-if-you-re-eligible-1" data-module="ga4-link-tracker" data-ga4-track-links-only="" data-ga4-set-indexes="" data-ga4-link="{"event_name":"navigation","type":"step by step","index_section":1,"index_section_count":11,"section":"Check if you're eligible"}"> <ol class="gem-c-step-nav__list " data-length="1"><li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a data-position="1.1" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="/student-finance/who-qualifies?step-by-step-nav=18045f76-ac04-41b7-b147-5687d8fbb64a">Check if you're eligible for student finance </a></li></ol> <p class="gem-c-step-nav__paragraph">There鈥檚 a different process if you鈥檙e a student from:</p> <ul class="gem-c-step-nav__list gem-c-step-nav__list--choice" data-length="6"> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a rel="external" data-position="1.2" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="http://www.saas.gov.uk/">Scotland </a></li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a rel="external" data-position="1.3" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="http://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/">Wales </a></li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a rel="external" data-position="1.4" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="http://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/">Northern Ireland </a></li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a rel="external" data-position="1.5" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="http://www.gov.je/Working/Careers/16To19YearOlds/EnteringHigherEducation/FinancingHigherEducationCourses/FundingDegreeProfessionalQualifications/Pages/index.aspx">Jersey </a></li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a rel="external" data-position="1.6" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="http://www.education.gg/article/2127/Funding-for-University)">Guernsey </a></li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a rel="external" data-position="1.7" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="https://www.gov.im/student-grants">Isle of Man </a></li> </ul> </div> </li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__step js-step " id="find-out-how-much-loan-you-could-get" data-track-count="stepNavSection"> <div class="gem-c-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel" data-position="2"> <h3 class="gem-c-step-nav__title"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle gem-c-step-nav__circle--number"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-inner"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-background"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-step-label govuk-!-display-none-print visuallyhidden">Step</span> 2<span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-step-colon govuk-!-display-none-print visuallyhidden" aria-hidden="true">:</span> </span> </span> </span> <span class="js-step-title"> Find out how much loan you could get </span> </h3> </div> <div class="gem-c-step-nav__panel js-panel" id="step-panel-find-out-how-much-loan-you-could-get-2" data-module="ga4-link-tracker" data-ga4-track-links-only="" data-ga4-set-indexes="" data-ga4-link='{"event_name":"navigation","type":"step by step","index_section":2,"index_section_count":11,"section":"Find out how much loan you could get"}'> <p class="gem-c-step-nav__paragraph">Find out the maximum tuition fee and maintenance loan you could get if you're a:</p> <ul class="gem-c-step-nav__list gem-c-step-nav__list--choice" data-length="4"> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a data-position="2.1" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="/student-finance/new-fulltime-students?step-by-step-nav=18045f76-ac04-41b7-b147-5687d8fbb64a">new full-time student </a></li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a data-position="2.2" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="/student-finance/continuing-fulltime-students?step-by-step-nav=18045f76-ac04-41b7-b147-5687d8fbb64a">continuing full-time student </a></li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a data-position="2.3" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="/student-finance/parttime-students?step-by-step-nav=18045f76-ac04-41b7-b147-5687d8fbb64a">part-time student </a></li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a data-position="2.4" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="/student-finance-for-existing-students?step-by-step-nav=18045f76-ac04-41b7-b147-5687d8fbb64a">student who started before 1 August 2016 </a></li> </ul> <p class="gem-c-step-nav__paragraph">How much maintenance loan you get depends on where you'll study and your household income.</p> <ol class="gem-c-step-nav__list " data-length="1"><li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a data-position="2.5" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="/student-finance-calculator?step-by-step-nav=18045f76-ac04-41b7-b147-5687d8fbb64a">Use the student finance calculator to estimate your maintenance loan </a></li></ol> <p class="gem-c-step-nav__paragraph">You'll have to pay back any loan you get.</p> <ol class="gem-c-step-nav__list " data-length="2"> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a data-position="2.6" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="/repaying-your-student-loan/what-you-pay?step-by-step-nav=18045f76-ac04-41b7-b147-5687d8fbb64a">Find out how much you'll repay </a></li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a data-position="2.7" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="/repaying-your-student-loan/when-you-start-repaying?step-by-step-nav=18045f76-ac04-41b7-b147-5687d8fbb64a">Find out when you'll start repaying </a></li> </ol> </div> </li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__step js-step " id="check-if-you-can-get-extra-help" data-track-count="stepNavSection"> <div class="gem-c-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel" data-position="3"> <h3 class="gem-c-step-nav__title"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle gem-c-step-nav__circle--logic"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-inner"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-background"> and </span> </span> </span> <span class="js-step-title"> Check if you can get extra help </span> </h3> </div> <div class="gem-c-step-nav__panel js-panel" id="step-panel-check-if-you-can-get-extra-help-3" data-module="ga4-link-tracker" data-ga4-track-links-only="" data-ga4-set-indexes="" data-ga4-link='{"event_name":"navigation","type":"step by step","index_section":3,"index_section_count":11,"section":"Check if you can get extra help"}'> <p class="gem-c-step-nav__paragraph">You might be able to get extra money if you:</p> <ul class="gem-c-step-nav__list gem-c-step-nav__list--choice" data-length="5"> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a rel="external" data-position="3.1" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="https://www.standalone.org.uk/guides/student-guide/">are under 25, have no contact with your parents and support yourself </a></li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a data-position="3.2" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="/childcare-grant?step-by-step-nav=18045f76-ac04-41b7-b147-5687d8fbb64a">pay for childcare </a></li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a data-position="3.3" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="/parents-learning-allowance?step-by-step-nav=18045f76-ac04-41b7-b147-5687d8fbb64a">are a full-time student with children </a></li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a data-position="3.4" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="/adult-dependants-grant?step-by-step-nav=18045f76-ac04-41b7-b147-5687d8fbb64a">have an adult who depends on you financially </a></li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a data-position="3.5" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="/disabled-students-allowances-dsas?step-by-step-nav=18045f76-ac04-41b7-b147-5687d8fbb64a">have a disability, mental or physical health problem or learning difficulty like dyslexia </a></li> </ul> <p class="gem-c-step-nav__paragraph">You might also be able to get other financial help, for example from your university or the government.</p> <ol class="gem-c-step-nav__list " data-length="1"><li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a data-position="3.6" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="/student-finance/extra-help?step-by-step-nav=18045f76-ac04-41b7-b147-5687d8fbb64a">Find out about extra help </a></li></ol> </div> </li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__step js-step gem-c-step-nav__step--active" aria-current="step" data-show id="prepare-your-application" data-track-count="stepNavSection"> <div class="gem-c-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel" data-position="4"> <h3 class="gem-c-step-nav__title"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle gem-c-step-nav__circle--number"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-inner"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-background"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-step-label govuk-!-display-none-print visuallyhidden">Step</span> 3<span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-step-colon govuk-!-display-none-print visuallyhidden" aria-hidden="true">:</span> </span> </span> </span> <span class="js-step-title"> Prepare your application </span> </h3> </div> <div class="gem-c-step-nav__panel js-panel" id="step-panel-prepare-your-application-4" data-module="ga4-link-tracker" data-ga4-track-links-only="" data-ga4-set-indexes="" data-ga4-link='{"event_name":"navigation","type":"step by step","index_section":4,"index_section_count":11,"section":"Prepare your application"}'> <ol class="gem-c-step-nav__list " data-length="3"> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item gem-c-step-nav__list-item--active"><a data-position="4.1" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="#content"><span class="gem-c-step-nav__link-active-context visuallyhidden">You are currently viewing: </span>Check when you can apply </a></li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a data-position="4.2" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="/apply-for-student-finance/proof-of-identity?step-by-step-nav=18045f76-ac04-41b7-b147-5687d8fbb64a">Check what ID you'll need </a></li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a data-position="4.3" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="/apply-for-student-finance/household-income?step-by-step-nav=18045f76-ac04-41b7-b147-5687d8fbb64a">Check if you need to give proof of your household income </a></li> </ol> </div> </li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__step js-step " id="apply-online" data-track-count="stepNavSection"> <div class="gem-c-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel" data-position="5"> <h3 class="gem-c-step-nav__title"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle gem-c-step-nav__circle--number"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-inner"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-background"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-step-label govuk-!-display-none-print visuallyhidden">Step</span> 4<span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-step-colon govuk-!-display-none-print visuallyhidden" aria-hidden="true">:</span> </span> </span> </span> <span class="js-step-title"> Apply online </span> </h3> </div> <div class="gem-c-step-nav__panel js-panel" id="step-panel-apply-online-5" data-module="ga4-link-tracker" data-ga4-track-links-only="" data-ga4-set-indexes="" data-ga4-link='{"event_name":"navigation","type":"step by step","index_section":5,"index_section_count":11,"section":"Apply online"}'> <ol class="gem-c-step-nav__list " data-length="1"><li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a data-position="5.1" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="/apply-online-for-student-finance?step-by-step-nav=18045f76-ac04-41b7-b147-5687d8fbb64a">Apply online </a></li></ol> <p class="gem-c-step-nav__paragraph">If you're eligible for Tuition Fee Loans, Maintenance Loans, or Maintenance Grants, you can apply online.</p> <p class="gem-c-step-nav__paragraph">You'll need to create a student finance account if you're a new student or sign into an existing account if you're a returning student. </p> <p class="gem-c-step-nav__paragraph">It can take up to 6 weeks to process your application. You might have to provide extra evidence.</p> </div> </li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__step js-step " id="apply-by-post" data-track-count="stepNavSection"> <div class="gem-c-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel" data-position="6"> <h3 class="gem-c-step-nav__title"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle gem-c-step-nav__circle--logic"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-inner"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-background"> or </span> </span> </span> <span class="js-step-title"> Apply by post </span> </h3> </div> <div class="gem-c-step-nav__panel js-panel" id="step-panel-apply-by-post-6" data-module="ga4-link-tracker" data-ga4-track-links-only="" data-ga4-set-indexes="" data-ga4-link='{"event_name":"navigation","type":"step by step","index_section":6,"index_section_count":11,"section":"Apply by post"}'> <ol class="gem-c-step-nav__list " data-length="1"><li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a data-position="6.1" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="/student-finance-forms?step-by-step-nav=18045f76-ac04-41b7-b147-5687d8fbb64a">Apply by post </a></li></ol> <p class="gem-c-step-nav__paragraph">If you鈥檙e eligible for tuition fee-only funding, you must complete a form and send it by post instead. You cannot apply online.</p> <p class="gem-c-step-nav__paragraph">You can also apply by post if you're unable to apply online. </p> <p class="gem-c-step-nav__paragraph">It can take up to 6 weeks to process your application. You might have to provide extra evidence.</p> </div> </li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__step js-step " id="update-your-details-if-your-circumstances-change" data-track-count="stepNavSection"> <div class="gem-c-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel" data-position="7"> <h3 class="gem-c-step-nav__title"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle gem-c-step-nav__circle--number"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-inner"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-background"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-step-label govuk-!-display-none-print visuallyhidden">Step</span> 5<span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-step-colon govuk-!-display-none-print visuallyhidden" aria-hidden="true">:</span> </span> </span> </span> <span class="js-step-title"> Update your details if your circumstances change </span> </h3> </div> <div class="gem-c-step-nav__panel js-panel" id="step-panel-update-your-details-if-your-circumstances-change-7" data-module="ga4-link-tracker" data-ga4-track-links-only="" data-ga4-set-indexes="" data-ga4-link='{"event_name":"navigation","type":"step by step","index_section":7,"index_section_count":11,"section":"Update your details if your circumstances change"}'> <p class="gem-c-step-nav__paragraph">You must update your application if your circumstances change. For example if you:</p> <ul class="gem-c-step-nav__list gem-c-step-nav__list--choice" data-length="2"> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item ">change your course through clearing</li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item ">change where you're going to live - for example with your parents instead of halls</li> </ul> <ol class="gem-c-step-nav__list " data-length="1"><li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a data-position="7.3" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="/apply-for-student-finance/change-an-application?step-by-step-nav=18045f76-ac04-41b7-b147-5687d8fbb64a">Find out how to update your application </a></li></ol> </div> </li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__step js-step " id="make-sure-you-can-be-paid" data-track-count="stepNavSection"> <div class="gem-c-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel" data-position="8"> <h3 class="gem-c-step-nav__title"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle gem-c-step-nav__circle--number"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-inner"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-background"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-step-label govuk-!-display-none-print visuallyhidden">Step</span> 6<span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-step-colon govuk-!-display-none-print visuallyhidden" aria-hidden="true">:</span> </span> </span> </span> <span class="js-step-title"> Make sure you can be paid </span> </h3> </div> <div class="gem-c-step-nav__panel js-panel" id="step-panel-make-sure-you-can-be-paid-8" data-module="ga4-link-tracker" data-ga4-track-links-only="" data-ga4-set-indexes="" data-ga4-link='{"event_name":"navigation","type":"step by step","index_section":8,"index_section_count":11,"section":"Make sure you can be paid"}'> <p class="gem-c-step-nav__paragraph">After you register at your university or college you'll usually get your maintenance loan paid directly into your bank account at the start of each term. </p> <p class="gem-c-step-nav__paragraph">Use your student finance account to:</p> <ul class="gem-c-step-nav__list gem-c-step-nav__list--choice" data-length="3"> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item ">update your bank details - for example if you open a student account</li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item ">check how much you'll be paid</li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item ">check when you'll be paid</li> </ul> <ol class="gem-c-step-nav__list " data-length="1"><li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a data-position="8.4" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="/student-finance-register-login?step-by-step-nav=18045f76-ac04-41b7-b147-5687d8fbb64a">Sign in to your student finance account </a></li></ol> </div> </li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__step js-step " id="check-what-to-do-while-you-re-studying" data-track-count="stepNavSection"> <div class="gem-c-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel" data-position="9"> <h3 class="gem-c-step-nav__title"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle gem-c-step-nav__circle--number"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-inner"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-background"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-step-label govuk-!-display-none-print visuallyhidden">Step</span> 7<span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-step-colon govuk-!-display-none-print visuallyhidden" aria-hidden="true">:</span> </span> </span> </span> <span class="js-step-title"> Check what to do while you're studying </span> </h3> </div> <div class="gem-c-step-nav__panel js-panel" id="step-panel-check-what-to-do-while-you-re-studying-9" data-module="ga4-link-tracker" data-ga4-track-links-only="" data-ga4-set-indexes="" data-ga4-link="{"event_name":"navigation","type":"step by step","index_section":9,"index_section_count":11,"section":"Check what to do while you're studying"}"> <p class="gem-c-step-nav__paragraph">You'll need to reapply for student finance for each year of your course. </p> <p class="gem-c-step-nav__paragraph">You must keep your details up to date throughout your course because some changes can affect your loan payments, for example if your household income or bank details change.</p> <ol class="gem-c-step-nav__list " data-length="2"> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a data-position="9.1" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="/apply-for-student-finance/change-an-application?step-by-step-nav=18045f76-ac04-41b7-b147-5687d8fbb64a">Check how to update your details </a></li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a data-position="9.2" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="/student-finance-if-you-suspend-or-leave?step-by-step-nav=18045f76-ac04-41b7-b147-5687d8fbb64a">Find out what to do if you suspend or leave your course </a></li> </ol> </div> </li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__step js-step " id="check-what-to-do-when-you-stop-studying" data-track-count="stepNavSection"> <div class="gem-c-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel" data-position="10"> <h3 class="gem-c-step-nav__title"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle gem-c-step-nav__circle--number"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-inner"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-background"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-step-label govuk-!-display-none-print visuallyhidden">Step</span> 8<span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-step-colon govuk-!-display-none-print visuallyhidden" aria-hidden="true">:</span> </span> </span> </span> <span class="js-step-title"> Check what to do when you stop studying </span> </h3> </div> <div class="gem-c-step-nav__panel js-panel" id="step-panel-check-what-to-do-when-you-stop-studying-10" data-module="ga4-link-tracker" data-ga4-track-links-only="" data-ga4-set-indexes="" data-ga4-link='{"event_name":"navigation","type":"step by step","index_section":10,"index_section_count":11,"section":"Check what to do when you stop studying"}'> <p class="gem-c-step-nav__paragraph">When you stop studying the Student Loans Company (SLC) will create a student loans repayment account for you.</p> <p class="gem-c-step-nav__paragraph">The log in details will be the same as for your student finance account. You should check your contact details are correct.</p> <ol class="gem-c-step-nav__list " data-length="1"><li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a data-position="10.1" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="/sign-in-to-manage-your-student-loan-balance?step-by-step-nav=18045f76-ac04-41b7-b147-5687d8fbb64a">Sign in to your student loan repayment account </a></li></ol> <p class="gem-c-step-nav__paragraph">You must update your employment details if:</p> <ul class="gem-c-step-nav__list gem-c-step-nav__list--choice" data-length="2"> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item ">you leave the UK for more than 3 months</li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item ">SLC asks you to update them</li> </ul> <ol class="gem-c-step-nav__list " data-length="1"><li class="gem-c-step-nav__list-item js-list-item "><a data-position="10.4" class="gem-c-step-nav__link js-link" href="/repaying-your-student-loan/update-your-employment-details?step-by-step-nav=18045f76-ac04-41b7-b147-5687d8fbb64a">Update your employment details </a></li></ol> </div> </li> <li class="gem-c-step-nav__step js-step " id="repay-your-loan" data-track-count="stepNavSection"> <div class="gem-c-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel" data-position="11"> <h3 class="gem-c-step-nav__title"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle gem-c-step-nav__circle--number"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-inner"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-background"> <span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-step-label govuk-!-display-none-print visuallyhidden">Step</span> 9<span class="gem-c-step-nav__circle-step-colon govuk-!-display-none-print visuallyhidden" aria-hidden="true">:</span> </span> </span> </span> <span class="js-step-title"> Repay your loan </span> </h3> </div> <div class="gem-c-step-nav__panel js-panel" id="step-panel-repay-your-loan-11" data-module="ga4-link-tracker" data-ga4-track-links-only="" 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date\u003c/th\u003e\n \u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eApply by\u003c/th\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003c/thead\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eBetween 1 August and 31 December\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e31 May after your course started\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eBetween 1 January and 31 March\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e30 September after your course started\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eBetween 1 April and 30 June\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e31 December after your course started\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eBetween 1 July and 31 July\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e31 March after your course started\u003c/td\u003e\n \u003c/tr\u003e\n \u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou do not need a confirmed place to apply.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"if-youre-late-applying\"\u003eIf you鈥檙e late 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