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Important updates for the service.
LLE applications now open
Students domiciled in England who are starting their studies on a higher education course or module in the UK on or after 1 January 2027 can now apply through the LLE.
Course changes will trigger reassessments
Changes made to CMS will trigger a reassessment of all students already on that course. If you make a change, students will receive a new entitlement letter. This may cause concern if they’re not expecting it. For this reason, please only update courses when the correct information is available.
Register now – CMS webinar
The Courses Management Service (CMS) webinar and Q&A will take place on Wednesday 2 December. 2 sessions will be available on the day. The session will cover course collection requirements for AY 2027/28. This will include both Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) provision and current HE student finance provision. Find out more and register now on our events website.
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Service updates, bulletins and other news about the delivery of student finance.
Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) student applications now open
Students domiciled in England who are starting their studies on a higher education course or module in the UK on or after 1 January 2027 can now apply through the LLE.
HEP bulletin - September 2026
This month's HEP bulletin includes information on student information for AY 2026/27, Change of Circumstance (CoC) definitions, awarding body registrations and more.
HEP bulletin - August 2026
This month's HEP bulletin includes information on student information for AY 2026/27, Change of Circumstance (CoC) definitions, awarding body registrations and more.
Most popular guidance chapters
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Postgraduate master's course
Explains eligibility for postgraduate master's courses.
Read moreTerm dates
An overview of term dates and their importance when adding full-time undergraduate courses to CMS.
Read moreNegative attendance confirmation
Negative attendance confirmation and attendance codes explained.
Read moreAttendance Home
An introduction to the attendance home page.
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