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Home Courses Adult learning Access to Higher Education How to fund your study Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Does getting a loan depend on my income or credit history? No. Getting a loan doesn't depend on your income, and credit checks aren't carried out. Is there an upper age limit for someone applying for a loan? If I'm a European Union (EU) student, would I be eligible for a loan? How do I apply for a loan? Can I apply online? What information do I need to provide when applying for a loan? I don't have a National Insurance number but want to apply for a loan, what should I do? Can I apply for a loan after my course has started? How long will it take me to hear the outcome of a loan application? What happens if I change my mind before I start my course? What happens if i change my mind once I've started my course What happens If I want to do something different once I've started my course? Can I get additional support to help with childcare and travel? Will I be able to get a loan if I've already achieved a similar qualification? When will repayments start? Is this the best value loan? If I move to another country following my course and my income is more than £25,725, do I still have to re-pay the loan? How much interest will I be charged on the loan? What is RPI, and what happens if it changes? News and Events View all events Open Event – City Campus – 14 Dec Open Event – Bede Campus – 14 Dec Open Event – Bede Campus – 11 Jan College updates View all updates Systems leadership at the heart of £20 million housing innovation inv... Read more Art students make waves with climate change beach installations Read more A new partnership provides the right medicine for apprenticeships Read more Sunderland College Bede Campus, City Campus, Washington Campus 0300 770 8000 info@sunderlandcollege.ac.uk Courses Experience The college Apprenticeships Employers Governance Vacancies Moodle Staff Email Student Email Cookie Information Accessibility Privacy and legal information Complaints Procedure Procurement Website by Itineris Share