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Part-Time Tuition fee loans for students in England

How to apply for your Part-Time Tuition Fee Loan from Student Finance England

Part-Time Tuition Fee Loans (also known as student loans) are the most popular way to pay for study. Over 80% of our new students in England pay this way.

Don’t miss the deadline!

If you’re planning to start study in October 2023, you need everything in place by 7 September 2023.

See when to apply for other start dates

How to apply for your loan

Once you've registered on your chosen qualification, follow our step-by-step guide to get your loan in place before your module starts:

Enrol on your first module

  • Visit StudentHome to enrol on your first module(s).
  • Choose ‘Part-Time Tuition Fee Loan’ as your preferred payment option.
Enrol on your module(s)

Register with Student Finance England (SFE)

  • Register with SFE online, as soon as possible.
  • They’ll give you a Customer Reference Number (CRN) which you’ll need during your OU registration.
Register with SFE now

Start the loan application process

  • Take care to apply for the right year of loan support. This depends on the start date of your qualification. If you're unsure, log on to your StudentHome account to check the details.
  • StudentHome contains useful information on completing your application.
Start your application

Complete your OU enrolment

  • Visit StudentHome to complete your module registration using your SFE CRN.
  • When you give us your CRN, you're agreeing to pay your fees by loan, and you'll be registered on your course, subject to your loan being fully approved.
Submit your CRN now

Get ready for study

Why not have a look at the induction materials for your subject area on StudentHome? You’ll find all sorts of resources, videos and activities to get you off to a flying start.

Apply as soon as possible

It can take 6–8 weeks for your application to be processed so apply as soon as possible.