When to apply, and when to expect a response
Our application deadline is 1 May each year for the academic year in which you are starting your course (either September or February). This includes Open University courses from October and February.
We will follow up references during May and successful applicants will hear from us by the end of July with a provisional offer. You will be invited to a face-to-face interview with a team member during August, following which we would hope to confirm your award in time for you to start your university course or Open University module.
If you have any questions about our form, about how to apply to university, or how to apply for a student loan, call on 07747 365037 or email us
Before starting the form
This form takes at least 30 minutes, probably more, to complete. Before you start, please make sure you have all the information you need including:
- That you’ve checked you’re eligible
- Your course and student finance information
- The names and contact details of two referees
- A personal statement that tells us why you want to study this course
Applying online
Register first (blue button below). That enables you to save and review your completed application before pressing send.
If you are working on a printed paper form there is no need to set up an online account.
Apply by Post
Print out this form if you want to complete it by hand, or have no internet access, and then send it to us by post.
If you need to use additional sheets to answer any of the questions, please feel free to do so, but make sure they are firmly attached to the form.
Send it to: Freepost, The Longford Trust, PO Box 72887, London N2 2FG (you don’t need to use a stamp) – we need to receive it by 1 May.