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.

Eligible learners will be able to apply online on GOV.UK. Learners will need their Learning and Funding Information Letter (LAFIL) to make an application.

When you issue LAFILs to learners, please tell them that they can only submit applications once the service launches on 9 June. Any applications submitted before this will be marked as ineligible.

Your learners will only be able to apply from 9 June if you have confirmed receipt of your 2025/26 loans facility by returning your signed funding contract to the Department for Education (DfE).

Please do not issue LAFILs to learners until your loan facility is visible on the Learning Provider Portal. You will shortly be able to see your loans facility in the Loan Facility Details screen under the Financials Home section.

DfE has updated the suggested LAFIL template for this year. You can view and download the template from GOV.UK.

You can find further information and guidance on our practitioner website. This includes useful tools and materials to help you and your colleagues. Learners can find further information on GOV.UK.