UK government
The government provides official information on student support for further and higher education.
Website: www.gov.uk/browse/education/find-course for further education details and www.gov.uk/browse/education/student-finance for higher education details
Student Finance England
Contact Student Finance England about applying for higher education support if you’re ordinarily resident in England or you’re from an EU country outside the UK looking to study in England or Northern Ireland. You can also find support for most undergraduates and PGCE students, plus information about postgraduate disabled students' allowances. You can also contact your local authority.
Website: www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk
Phone: 0044 (0)845 300 5090 (Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5.30pm)
NHS Business Services Authority
The NHS Business Services Authority provides bursaries for NHS-funded healthcare students and social work students in England.
Website: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/Students.aspx
Student Finance Wales
Contact Student Finance Wales about applying for further and higher education support if you’re ordinarily resident in Wales or you’re from an EU country outside the UK looking to study in Wales. You can also find support for most undergraduates and PGCE students, plus information about postgraduate disabled students' allowances. You apply directly to local authorities, so you can also contact these.
Website: www.studentfinancewales.co.uk or www.cyllidmyfyrwyrcymru.co.uk
Phone: 0044 (0)845 602 8845 (Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm)
NHS Wales Student Award Unit
The NHS Wales Student Awards Unit provides funding for healthcare students in Wales.
Website: www.wales.nhs.uk
Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS)
Contact the SAAS about applying for further and higher education support if you’re ordinarily resident in Scotland or you’re looking to study in Scotland. You can also find support for undergraduates, NHS-funded healthcare students and some postgraduates, plus information about postgraduate disabled students' allowances.
Website: www.saas.gov.uk
Phone: see the specialised numbers at www.saas.gov.uk/contact.htm
Education Maintenance Allowances in Scotland (EMA Scotland)
EMA Scotland has information about applying for further education support if you’re ordinarily resident in Scotland.
Website: www.emascotland.com
Student Finance Northern Ireland
Contact Student Finance Northern Ireland about applying for higher education support if you’re ordinarily resident in Northern Ireland. You can also find support for most undergraduates and PGCE students, plus information about postgraduate disabled students' allowances. You apply directly to education and library boards, so you can also contact these.
Website: www.studentfinanceni.co.uk
Phone: 0044 (0)845 600 0662 (Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5.30pm)
nidirect
nidirect is the official government website for Northern Ireland citizens, which has information for further education support if you’re ordinarily resident in Northern Ireland.
Website: www.nidirect.gov.uk/money-to-learn-education-maintenance-allowance
Student Loan Repayment
Student Loan Repayment is the official site for information on repaying student loans across the UK.
Website: www.studentloanrepayment.co.uk
Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)
Contact UCAS for information about applying to higher education institutions. Their website also contains details of the various bursary schemes offered by universities and colleges.
Website: www.ucas.com
Phone: 0044 (0)871 468 0 468 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am to -6pm)
Research Councils UK (RCUK)
Contact RCUK about funding for research and taught postgraduates across the UK.
Website: www.rcuk.ac.uk
Disability Rights UK
Disability Rights UK is a fairly new charity providing information for disabled students, including links to more resources.
Website: www.disabilityrightsuk.org
Phone: 0044 (0)800 328 5050 (Tuesdays 11.30am to 1.30pm and Thursdays 1.30pm to 3.30pm)
UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA)
UKCISA has advice and information on all international student issues, including funding and immigration.
Website: www.ukcisa.org.uk
Phone: 0044 (0)20 3131 3576 (Monday to Friday, 1pm to 4pm UK time)
NUS provides this information in good faith and has taken care to make sure it’s accurate. However, student finance issues can be complicated, and rules change frequently. You should contact the advice centre in your students' union, college or university for support if you’re uncertain or need more help.