PTL Application - Tuition Fee Loan, Tuition Fee Grant and Course Grant 2017/18

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PTL Application form for new and returning part-time students to apply to Student Finance Northern Ireland for student finance in 2017/18, including Tuition Fee Loan, Tuition Fee Grant, and Course Grant. Instructions explain which sections to complete based on the funding you want, requirements for declaration, and guidance to use the accompanying PTL notes and supporting evidence. It also covers data protection, eligibility checks, and additional support such as Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs).

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| PTL Application
Tuition Fee Loan, Tuition Fee Grant and Course Grant application form for new and returning part-time students 2017/18

PTL | | --- | | About this form
Complete and return this form if you’re studying a part-time course and want to apply for student finance from Student Finance Northern Ireland.
[You should apply online at](You should apply online at www.studentfinanceni.co.uk if you want to get your application to us quicker)[ www.studentfinanceni.co.uk](You should apply online at www.studentfinanceni.co.uk if you want to get your application to us quicker)[ if you want to get your application to us quicker](You should apply online at www.studentfinanceni.co.uk if you want to get your application to us quicker).
If you’re an Open University (OU) student, complete this form.
Tick the box if you’re an OU student.
What sections to complete
All students need to complete sections 1 to 4 and read, sign and date the declaration.
Depending on what support you want to apply for, you’ll also need to complete some further sections.
If you want to: Sections you need to complete Apply for a Tuition Fee Loan only 6 and 10 Apply for Grants only 7 to 10 Apply for Tuition Fee Loan and Grants 6 to 10
If you’re not sure what funding you want to apply for, [go to](go to www.studentfinanceni.co.uk to find out)[ www.studentfinanceni.co.uk](go to www.studentfinanceni.co.uk to find out)[ to find out](go to www.studentfinanceni.co.uk to find out)[ ](go to www.studentfinanceni.co.uk to find out)more.
We’ve created a booklet that will tell you more about:
• Who can get funding for part-time courses
• How and when you’ll get paid
• How you’ll repay your loan and when you’ll start repaying.
It’s important that you read and understand all this information before you apply.
If you’re not sure if your course is eligible for student finance you should speak to your university.
Data Protection
You need to read our data protection statement before completing your application. [Go to](Go to www.studentfinanceni.co.uk to read the statement)[ www.studentfinanceni.co.uk](Go to www.studentfinanceni.co.uk to read the statement)[ to read the statement](Go to www.studentfinanceni.co.uk to read the statement). | NI/PTLF/1718/A Use the PTL notes to help you complete your application i Where you see this icon it means there’s additional information in the notes that can help you. e Where you see this icon it means we need you to send documents as supporting evidence. You can find details in the accompanying notes. Read the notes- if you don’t answer a question or section correctly or you don’t include the documents we need this will delay your payments. Disabled Students’Allowances You can apply for Disabled Students’Allowances (DSAs) if you have a disability which meets the definition of a disability under the Equality Act 2010, including a: • long-term health condition • mental health condition • specific learning difficulty, for example-dyslexia DSAs are paid in addition to your other student finance. They help you pay the extra costs you may have because of your disability. They don’t have to be repaid. How much you get depends on your individual needs. If you want to apply for DSAs you’ll need to: • complete and return this PTL form and • complete a Disabled Students’Allowances Application form (DSA Slim) . [You can download the DSA Slim form from](You can download the DSA Slim form from www.studentfinanceni.co.uk)[ www.studentfinanceni.co.uk](You can download the DSA Slim form from www.studentfinanceni.co.uk)[ ](You can download the DSA Slim form from www.studentfinanceni.co.uk)[Tick the box below if you want us to send you a DSA Slim form instead.](Tick the box below if you want us to send you a DSA Slim form instead.) Send me a DSA Slim form Additional help and information [For the most up-to-date information about student finance you should go to](Fo

FAQs

Who should complete this PTL application form?

Complete this form if you’re studying a part-time course and want to apply for student finance from Student Finance Northern Ireland. Open University (OU) students should also complete it, ticking the OU student box if applicable.

Which sections do I need to complete based on the funding I want?

All students complete sections 1 to 4 and then read, sign, and date the declaration. If you apply for Tuition Fee Loan only, complete sections 6 and 10; for Grants only, complete sections 7 to 10; for both, complete sections 6 to 10.

What support can I apply for if I have a disability?

You can apply for Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs) if you have a disability meeting the Equality Act 2010 definition. DSA support is paid in addition to other student finance and helps with extra costs caused by your disability.

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