Funding Information Services Webinar for Academic Year 2026/27 and Lifelong Learning Entitlement

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Funding Information Services Webinar
for Academic Year 2026/27
and Lifelong Learning Entitlement

An important opportunity for practitioners and partners to receive updated information and guidance pertaining to undergraduate students studying in academic year 2026/27 and follows with an update around LLE policy. This event will be delivered as a webinar, covering information updates for both Student Finance England (SFE) and Student Finance Wales (SFW) and will be delivered by the Funding Information Services Team.

This webinar will deliver detailed information covering areas relating to eligibility, entitlement and policy enhancements for the upcoming academic year 2026/27 and an LLE update on maintenance loan. In addition to 2026/27, we will look at the importance of right first-time applications and focus on targeted groups such as vulnerable students and DSA and the importance of practitioner engagement to these groups.

Practitioners will receive a comprehensive overview on the student finance end-to-end journey which will support the work each of you do within the sector, enabling your students to apply on time and enhance the student experience.

This webinar content will aim to achieve the following objectives:

• Provide clear Information and Guidance around the student finance application process including policy enhancements, entitlement, and repayments to ensure practitioners and partners are prepared for academic year 2026/27 undergraduate full time service launch for both SFE and SFW.
• Provide application data analysis around the importance of early applications, highlighting potential barriers to students when applying for student finance.
• Highlight the plethora of purpose-built resources to enhance early applications with key messages
• A refresher on LLE eligibility, entitlement and maintenance loan enabling attendees to plan for the launch of LLE applications in September 2026 for students starting courses in January 2027.

At the end of this 2026/27 webinar there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions to a live panel. The duration of the webinar is expected to last around 2 hours long, with a comfort break mid way through the session.

Who Should Attend:

This webinar has primarily been created for recruitment, marketing, outreach, careers advisers and other key influencers who provide student finance information, advice and guidance (IAG) and who require policy information around the LLE.

Date & Times:

Broadcast will take place at 10am Wednesday 18^th March 2026. The webinar will last around 2 hours, including question submission.

Cost:

Attendance of the Funding Information Services for 2026/27 & LLE updates is free of charge.

How to Register:

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Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) CMS Training Events

Event Information

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) CMS Training Events are designed to support providers in preparing for the introduction of LLEfunded provision and the enhanced functionality within the Courses Management Service (CMS).

These sessions will guide colleagues through the key elements of creating and managing LLE courses and modules, helping you understand the requirements, processes, and responsibilities involved in ensuring compliant course submissions.

Throughout the day, Student Loans Company colleagues will share essential information on how policy and service expectations translate into practical CMS setup.

The programme includes three focused workshops, each covering a different aspect of LLE course preparation.

There will be multiple opportunities during the sessions for providers to ask questions, seek clarification, and explore how the guidance applies to their own course structures and organisational processes.

The event is intended to support productive discussion and help you feel confident in preparing for LLE implementation.

As we expect strong demand, attendance will initially be limited to a maximum of two delegates per provider.

WORKSHOPS

These workshops are aimed at delegates with current responsibility for designing and managing course information within their organisation

LLE Course Eligibility

This session provides a clear overview of the eligibility requirements for LLEfunded courses and how these should be reflected when preparing provision for submission to CMS. It outlines the main policy criteria, the types of courses and modules that fall within scope, and the key elements of course structure that need to be in place before submission. The workshop supports providers in understanding the core considerations—such as modularity, credit values, intensity and delivery patterns—so that course eligibility can be established confidently and consistently.

Interpreting the LLE CMS Service Definition

This workshop provides an overview of the key requirements set out in the LLE CMS Service Definition and how they inform the way courses should be created and maintained in CMS. The session will outline the main information providers need to supply for LLE course and module setup, along with the responsibilities placed on providers to ensure course details are accurate, complete, regulationaligned, and submitted on time. It will also clarify the role of credit values within LLE and how these underpin compliant course submissions. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how the service definition shapes CMS course setup and what is needed for successful LLE delivery.

Uploading Courses to the CMS Database

This session provides an overview of the endtoend process for creating LLE courses and modules in CMS. It introduces the structure of CMS course and module records, explaining the core and variant information required, including how course details, module links, delivery patterns, credits, study periods, fees and specialist study components are recorded. The workshop also outlines key responsibilities when preparing LLE provision—such as ensuring information is complete, accurate and aligned with funding rules—and highlights how courses and modules progress from draft to active status. By the end of the session, attendees will have a clear understanding of how to create and manage LLE courses and modules in CMS in line with service requirements.

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