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Higher education student loan

Lewisham Council processes claims for student loans from students who are resident in our borough.

About the student loan scheme

The student loan scheme is open to every person who has been resident in the British Isles, without any restrictions on their stay here, who wishes to study at Higher National Diploma up to and including degree level. 

People wishing to qualify as teachers may also apply for funding for their post-graduate teacher training course.

For full details of the student loan scheme, visit the Direct Gov website, by following the link on the right.

How to apply for a student loan

The quickest and easiest way to apply for student finance is online. Visit the Student Finance Direct website by following the link on the right to apply.

For further advice on your application, from Lewisham Council, contact us using the details below.

Contact us
Student and pupil support
Laurence House, Catford Road SE6 4RU
Tel: 020 8314 6223