The Student Loans Company has launched a new system that makes it
easier to provide supporting evidence for student finance
applications, as it urges returning and part time students in
England and Wales to apply now.
The Company has introduced Digital Evidence Submission which
allows undergraduate full and part time students and their
parents and partners, to submit evidence via their online
accounts.
The service will also make it easier for students who need
additional support to supply evidence. Students applying for
Disabled Students’ Allowances, Grants for Dependants and full
income assessed support can now directly upload evidence rather
than having to post it.
The launch of Digital Evidence Submission is one of a number of
planned improvements for SLC customers. It will benefit many
students who will be able to upload their evidence without
leaving home – making the application process faster and more
streamlined.
Derek Ross, SLC Executive Director of Operations said: “Our clear
message to students is to apply now to ensure funding is in place
for the start of term. The arrival of Digital Evidence Submission
makes it even easier to get this done, as most evidence can now
simply be uploaded from a phone or laptop - without the need for
a trip to the post office.”
Students and their parents and partners can submit most evidence
required by logging in to their online accounts. They can also
follow Student Finance England and Student Finance Wales on
Twitter and Facebook for regular information updates.
Digital Evidence Submission
Digital Evidence Submission is currently available to full time
and part time undergraduate students and their parents and
partners in England and Wales.
All supporting evidence can be submitted digitally. The only
exception is a small number of students who require to post the
following:
- ID Evidence – if a student is unable to provide their
passport details online and verify them with HMPO, then they will
still be required to post original evidence.
- Residency Evidence – students required to provide 3/5-year
residency evidence must also post original evidence.
Students, parents and partners can submit digital evidence by
logging on to their online accounts and following the
instructions provided.
Deadlines for student applications
The deadline for returning students in England and Wales was
recently extended to 30 June.
