Student Advice Service

Our working hours are 10am - 4pm, Monday to Friday. Please note that we will be closed during the Christmas period and will reopen on the 4 January 2023.

Get in touch by filling in the Student Advice Service enquiry form or talk to us in person:

• London College of Communication: Student Services, WG09
• High Holborn:  Student Services, 1st floor, 272.
• Central Saint Martins: Student Services, Room C001-C006.

How we can help

• confidential advice by phone, email or appointment
• information sessions and workshops
• advice on finance and immigration for current and prospective students
• help to access funding from government agencies
• help to apply for immigration permissions to study in the UK
• arranging support from University services.

Immigration and visas

We can provide advice about:

• applying for visas and permission to remain in the UK as a student
• eligibility requirements, application process and anything related to the outcomes of applications
• document checks for student visa applications and extensions
• understanding the requirements of the immigration rules: duties about work, police registration and other legal requirements
• information on the other immigration routes available to students, graduates and their families.

Visit UK visas and immigration for more information.

Fees and finances

We can provide money advice about:

• applying to UK funding agencies for student finance, and any issues related to eligibility, assessments and payments
• applying to the University for financial support
• debt advice and support with debt negotiation with creditors outside the University (regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority)
• applying for state benefits for eligible students, and any issues related to assessment, payments and correspondence with the various agencies
• applying for additional educational funds from other sources
• money management and budgeting.

Visit fees and funding to learn more about fees, and funding available for courses.