Clearing can feel like a lot to navigate, but you’re not on your own - and sorting your student finance is often more straightforward than you might think. Whether you’re applying for the first time or updating an existing application, you can still get everything in place for your new course. This guide will walk you through what to do, step by step, so you can focus on the exciting part: starting your bright future at Swansea University.
If you change your course or university through Clearing then you will need to update your online application.
Sign in to your online account England or Wales go to "Your account" then "Change your application" and update your course and University details. Remember to change your term-time address if this has changed!
If you change your course after starting at another University, Swansea University will need to contact Student Finance on your behalf. Please contact the student finance team to arrange this. We advise students also contact our Money Advice team to check if any changes will impact their funding.
The easiest and quickest way is to apply through the Student Finance Wales website. Information and advice can also be provided over the phone in English or Welsh.
Proof of identity
A requirement of your application is that you confirm your identity. You can do this by either: Filling out the UK Passport Details Form or completing a Birth/Adoption Certificate Declaration Form
You can apply via the Student Finance England website.
When submitting your application you will need your passport and National Insurance number.
Once you have submitted your application you will be given a Customer Reference Number (CRN), keep this at hand as you will need this every time you log in. The CRN will also be sent out to you in the post.
Student Finance England
Don't worry if you miss the deadline, you still have up to 9 months after the start of the academic year to apply for student finance.
Once your loan is confirmed, don’t forget to submit your Online Terms and Conditions (OTC) via your online account with an Electronic Signature (E-Signature) or you won’t receive any payments at the start of term.
Please remember that the Maintenance Loans and any Grants are paid straight into your account but your Fee Loan will go straight to the university.
If you have not yet had funding approved, we strongly advise you do not enrol until this is confirmed as enrolling will mean you are liable to pay fees and your future funding eligibility may be affected. If you are unsure, please contact the Money Advice team.
If you have already submitted your change of course/university to student finance but have not received your amended notification you can still enrol and receive your first maintenance loan payment. All you need to do is:-
