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You can still apply after 1 October 2011

If you haven't yet applied there is still time...

Student Finance England

If you normally live in England, then Student Finance England can provide a range of support, including loans, grants and bursaries, on behalf of the Government. Find out more...

Deadline date for 'on-time' applications: 1 October 2011

Don't forget that to guarantee your application is considered, we must receive it by 1 October 2011 (midnight UK time). However, if you are applying for dance, drama or screen production courses you may have a different deadline - check the conservatoires' websites for information.

New homepage for CUKAS website

From Monday 20 June, you will notice some changes to the homepages of our websites.

Check vacancies before you apply

From 1 February you must contact conservatoires direct, before applying, to check if they have vacancies.

Keep your details secure

We have been alerted that some applicants have received emails being sent to applicants purporting to be from CUKAS.

You can still apply after 1 October 2010

If you haven't yet applied there is still time...

Closing date for 'on-time' applications: 1 October 2010

Don't forget that to guarantee your application is considered, we must receive it by 1 October 2010 (midnight UK time).

CUKAS helpline

Contact details and opening hours over the Confirmation period.

CUKAS Apply 2011

CUKAS Apply for 2011 entry is now live.

New website for 2011 entry

Welcome to our new website for 2011 entry.

Course Search 2011

Course Search for 2011 entry is now live.

Important: service availability - 21 - 24 May

All electronic services will be unavailable between 18:00 Friday 21 May and 08:00 Monday 24 May while essential electrical and power maintenance work takes place.

Important message: upgrades in April

We are upgrading our communications infrastructure on 10/11 April which will involve a disruption to normal service. The upgrade that was due to take place on 17/18 has been postponed.

Student Finance England: start applying now

Apply for your student finance now! You don't need to have accepted your place.

Collection of passport details in Track

We have developed an additional section in Track that will ask for passport details if your permanent address is outside the UK.

Check vacancies before you apply

From 1 February you must contact conservatoires direct, before applying, to check if they have vacancies.

You can still apply after 1 October

If you haven't yet applied there is still time...

Closing date for 'on-time' applications: 1 October 2009

Don't forget that to guarantee your application is considered, we must receive it by 1 October 2009 (midnight UK time).

CUKAS helpline

CUKAS Customer Service Unit opening hours over Confirmation.

CUKAS Apply 2010

CUKAS Apply for 2010 entry is now live.

Network upgrade: Sunday 19 April

All network services will be unavailable between 10:00 and 22:00 (UK time) on Sunday 19 April.

Apply for student finance

You can now apply for student finance for the 2009/10 academic year...

Check vacancies before applying

From 1 February you must contact conservatoires direct before applying to check if they have vacancies. Your application will only be considered if they have unfilled places.

Internet Explorer vulnerability

Microsoft has issued a security patch to fix a vulnerability in its Internet Explorer browser. Find out more...

CUKAS staff training day

CUKAS is holding an all staff training day on Tuesday 16 December and will be closed from 11:30-18:00 UK time.

Student finance information for entry in 2009

On 29 October, the Secretary of State for Innovation Universities and Skills announced a change to the student finance policy that governs how much new full-time students in England will receive from 2009/10.

You can still apply

If you haven't yet applied there is still time.

Closing date for 'on-time' applications: 1 October 2008

Don't forget that to guarantee your application is considered, we must receive it by 1 October 2008.

CUKAS Apply 2009

CUKAS Apply for 2009 entry is live, you can now register and start your application.

Be prepared when it comes to deadlines

There are different dates to be aware of when making an application and waiting for decisions from conservatoires.