Student Loans Company

Reviews

1. Tor ★☆☆☆☆

   Whatever you do, do not take out a loan with this company. They are charging high interest and you will owe way more than what you borrowed. They pry on young people who don't have knowledge and business acumen to understand their scammy ways. They send threatening letters and emails making demands on out of work vulnerable people

   almost 2 months ago
2. Harry ★☆☆☆☆

   Student Finance are by far the worst government organization in the UK, and it is not even close. They allowed me to live for 2 months with no money. Due to them playing me around, I wasn't able to receive hardship funds, etc. It's totally unacceptable. This is peoples survival you are messing with here. Chased 15+ times, with receipts. Sent post evidence to them 3 separate times. Every single time given a boilerplate standard response with absolutely no relevant information. If you want advice, start a formal complaint with Student Finance. It's the only way to get these dinosaurs to wake up and care about your issue, when they know they have accountability. 2 days after raising a complaint, my issue was magically solved. Spineless. The ironic thing is DWP & HMRC have been absolutely awesome for me. They've been supportive, very fast, and direct. Whoever runs this farce of an org should genuinely be ashamed of themselves.

   almost 3 months ago
3. David M A ★☆☆☆☆

   Single handedly ruined my university experience and put me into debt I would’ve otherwise not had. Refused to provide more money even after jumping through their hurdles. Also concerned that they cannot manage data safely as they sent a threatening letter to my girlfriends dad who’s address was unknown to me.

   almost 4 months ago

1. Jamie Hanford ★☆☆☆☆

   Don’t know how they sleep at night. Will not take payment towards loan for the entire tax year so when it is paid you just pay the interest. Moved over seas and kept them informed and they proceeded to make my life hell. Lowest of the low

   almost 5 months ago
2. Mark Wheatcroft ★☆☆☆☆

   Don’t kid yourself – this scheme isn’t about helping you pay your university fees, it’s about chaining you to debt for life. The interest rates they slap on are nothing short of extortionate. Their customer service is abysmal, and the website never updates properly. They’ll charge you more interest than you actually owe, and then fob you off with lies over the phone or by email. If you want to do something meaningful with your life, fine – but do not go to university unless it’s for a course with a very clear and practical outcome, like economics, medicine, engineering, or law. Otherwise, you’re signing yourself up for a parasitic relationship with the government. And don’t be lulled into the whole “don’t worry, the debt’s wiped after 30 years” line. Think about what it actually means: your salary reduced by £150–£300 or more every single month, while the debt quietly piles up with interest. That’s not help, that’s a shackle. Use your money wisely. Don’t do it.

   almost 5 months ago
3. Ben Stark ★☆☆☆☆

   Sending threatening letters to members of the public.

   almost 3 years ago

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