Have the correct documentations. Before applying for a university grant in the UK, it is important that you gather all the documents you might need to provide as proof of eligibility and residency. As well as providing the name of the university, the start date and details about the courses you are going to study, you will be required to provide your bank details, your National Insurance number, details about any income you might have and, if appropriate, the name and address of anyone who is supporting your application.
Visit the correct website. Although you can apply for funding to study at any UK university, you must apply through the site for the country in which you normally live. A quick Internet search for student loans in any of the four UK countries will lead you to the regional student finance website. The Welsh site, for example, is studentfinancewales.co.uk and the Northern Ireland site is studentfinanceni.co.uk. In Scotland, you will need to apply through the Student Award Agency for Scotland and if you live in England or are an EU national, your appropriate site will be direct.gov.uk. Each of these regional sites will guide you through the process and assess your application regardless of where in the UK your university is.
Complete the correct sections. When applying for a university grant, you will fill in one application form called the Loan Request Form. The form will have sections relating to maintenance loan, tuition fee loan and different types of grants. All applicants are required to complete sections 1 to 6 which are about their personal and course details. Section 9 is more relevant for grant applications. Depending on your circumstances, you will need to indicate the type of grant you are applying for. Government grants include Parents' Learning Allowance, Adult Dependant's Grant and Childcare Grant. In addition to government funding, other help is available from your university or college. But these vary according to your chosen institution and your personal circumstances. The best way to ascertain your eligibility is to contact student services at your university or college.