Learning Provider Services
The Student Loans Company partnering with colleges and training organisations
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Important updates for the service.
Advanced Learner Loans funding rules for academic year 2025/26
DfE has published Advanced Learner Loans funding rules for academic year 2025/26. This includes the performance management points outlining review points, tolerances and minimum thresholds required to be in scope for a growth award. The Learning and Funding Information Letter (LAFIL) is also available for 2025/26 on GOV.UK.
Updated guidance for academic year 2025/26
We've now updated our guidance for the new academic year. This includes the payment and drawdown calendar for academic year 2025/26.
Advanced Learner Loan 2025/26 online application service
The Advanced Learner Loan 2025/26 online application service is now available to learners. Eligible learners can apply online on GOV.UK. They'll need their Learning and Funding Information Letter (LAFIL) to make an application.
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Advanced Learner Loan 2025/26 online application service is now open
The Advanced Learner Loan 2025/26 online application service is now available to learners.
Advanced Learner Loan bulletin - May 2025
Our bulletin for May has information about the upcoming service launch, digitising correspondence letters and learning aim dates.
Advanced Learner Loan 2025/26 online application service will open on 9 June
The Advanced Learner Loan 2025/26 online application service for courses starting from 1 August 2025 will be available from 9 June 2025.
Quick links
Easy access to important information.
Learning Provider Portal user guide
Guidance for using the Learning Provider Portal.
Advanced Learner Loan factsheets
Quick reference quides for administering Advanced Learner Loans.
Cyber-attack guidance
Your and our responsibilities in the event of a cyber-attack or security incident.
Most popular guidance chapters
Quickly see our most popular guidance chapters.
Attendance worklist
Instructions on how to use the attendance worklist in the LP Portal.
Read moreCreating pre- and post-liability CoCs
An introduction to creating Change of Circumstance notifications.
Read morePayment Instalment Report
An introduction to the payment instalment report and how to access it.
Read morePayment and drawdown calendar for academic year 2024/25
The calendar shows the attendance confirmation and payment dates in each month.
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