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How to Apply
Important Information for 2008 / 09 Applicants

You can apply on-line:

Or you can get a paper application form from

• The Directgov website as shown above
• The Student Finance Office for Cheshire - see contact details below

Send your application and supporting evidence to :

Student Finance
Goldsmith House
Hamilton Place
Chester
CH1 1SE

Change in acceptable evidence items to confirm identity for new applicants:

UK nationals MUST submit a valid ORIGINAL UK passport.

• If they do not hold a passport, they may submit an original birth certificate which MUST be accompanied by a Declaration Form to confirm the applicant's identity, signed by the applicant and a 'person of standing' who has known the applicant for 2 years such as professional, civil servant, teacher or person of good standing in the community whose evidence can be verified. The declaration form can be downloaded from the Student Finance Direct website. Alternatively, contact the Customer Services Office to arrange to have one sent to you.

Passports will be returned as soon as possible by Recorded (signed for) post. No liability can be accepted by the County Council for items lost or stolen in the post

Ensure you pay the correct postage rate as underpaid items will be refused.
Cheshire Student Finance will then be responsible for assessing your entitlement. The Student Loans Company will send you details of how much you will receive and when it will be paid.

Initial application enquiries can be made to the Student Loans Company’s Customer Support Office on 0845 6077577 (Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5.30pm). Other queries should be directed to Cheshire Student Finance.

Further detailed information available at Directgov - Student Finance and the DfES website