Please be aware of the following information regarding "phishing" emails.  These emails look like they have come form Student Finance England and ask students to click on a link to confirm their personal details in order for them to receive payments.

SFE have stated that they do no send emails asking you to confirm your details in this manner.  Some URL's do look genuine at first glance as they contain references to DirectGov however hovering over the link reveals the true website.

If you receive such an email, under no circumstances should you respond to this or provide any details.

Any emails received should be forwarded, if possible, to security@slc.co.uk to allow SFE to trace where these have come from and act accordingly.