As a full-time UK resident student you need to apply for student loans and other financial help from the government after you apply for your course.
To make sure you receive your money on time, do not wait until you have a confirmed place - on your application, simply name the course you are most likely to attend. You must tell your local authority if your course details change after you apply.
Costs involved in full-time higher education
The main cost involved in full time higher education programmes is tuition fees. However, there may be other costs you need to consider, such as transport costs to and from college and course books. If you are living away from home you will have accommodation and general living costs to meet too.
Financial help is constantly changing. For financial help please refer to http://www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance/. Information is also availalbe from ASC