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Important updates for the service.
Franchise partnerships
When a lead provider, or the franchisor, enters into a franchise agreement with another provider, or the franchisee, the lead provider holds responsibility for all aspects of Student Finance. Please refer to our updated guidance to ensure you’re well placed to deliver your franchised courses effectively.
PT UG and PGM NI course collection
It's time to submit your part-time undergraduate courses and postgraduate master's courses for Northern Ireland students on our Courses Management Service (CMS). You should complete your course submission by Friday 19 April 2024.
LLE guidance
When the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) launches, it will change the way providers set their tuition fee limits. The government has set limits on what they can charge students for tuition. Launching in 2025, the LLE will transform the post-18 student finance system in England. DfE’s guidance explains how tuition fee limits will change for the LLE.
Latest news
Service updates, bulletins and other news about the delivery of student finance.
SFE, SFNI and SFW full-time undergraduate student finance applications are now open
Full-time undergraduate students can now apply for finance
HEP bulletin - February 2024
Our bulletin for February has information about course collection, full-time undergraduate service launch dates, mode of study and AY 24/25 student finance rates.
HEP bulletin - January 2024
Our January bulletin has information on attendance confirmations, Bursary Administration Service updates and Lifelong Learning Entitlement.
Most popular guidance chapters
Quickly see our most popular guidance chapters.
Creating a DSA course
Explains how to create a DSA course to allow your students to access DSA support.
Read moreTerm dates
An overview of term dates and their importance when adding full-time undergraduate courses to CMS.
Read moreNegative attendance confirmation
Negative attendance confirmation and attendance codes explained.
Read moreAttendance Home
An introduction to the attendance home page.
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