Clearing next steps: Student Finance

Had an offer from us through Clearing? This guide walks you through the practical steps you need to take to get your student finance ready.

If you haven't applied yet, apply now!

Haven’t applied for student finance yet? You need to apply right away. It's easy to apply and only takes around 30 minutes. See the application broken down step-by-step.

Student Finance England will try to make sure you get some of your student finance as close as possible to the start of term, but the sooner you apply the better.

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Already applied? Let Student Finance know

Have you already applied for student finance but your course, university or college has changed due to Clearing?

You'll need to inform Student Finance England. Full-time students can do this easily online:

1. Sign into your student finance account
2. Select 'Student Finance Undergraduate Applications' and then select the application you want to change
3. To make a change, select 'View and manage your applications'
4. Select 'Change your application'
5. Now change the university/course to the one you have applied to through Clearing
6. Review all of the changes and make sure they're correct. If you're missing information, give the university a call to double-check
7. Submit! It's that simple. You'll receive email confirmation of the changes. These can take 48 hours to 6 weeks to process.

Part-time and postgraduate students need to send a form to Student Finance England.

Frequently asked finance questions

Will I need to sort my finance before I enrol?

You will be expected to make/arrange fee payment at enrolment. If you cannot provide evidence of your student funding or application for funding it will not stop you from being enrolled, but you will be responsible for payment of fees and will be required to make payment in accordance with the University’s Fee Payment Policy.

How much is accommodation at BCU?

Our accommodation prices range from £115 to around £200, so there are lots of options to find the right price point for you. Get the lowdown on how to apply for accommodation to secure your place.

How do I budget my student finance?

When preparing for university, budgeting is very important, and having a good understanding of your finances will give you the freedom to do the things you want, without stress, worry or anxiety. We have tonnes of budgeting tips and resources available for free on our Get Ready for Uni hub.