Here’s how to request a refund from the UK Student Loans Company (SLC) via email: Find it on GOV.UK under “SLC introduces refund request online form”.
📧 Refund Request via Email
If you believe you’ve overpaid—due to income being below the threshold, wrong repayment plan, early repayments, or having already paid off your loan—you can request a refund by email:
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Download and complete the official refund request form
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Find it on GOV.UK under “SLC introduces refund request online form”.
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Email the form to
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SLC will respond automatically, confirming receipt, and aims to process refunds within 28 days.
📝 What to Include/Explain
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Your Customer Reference Number (CRN)
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Full name, date of birth, and address
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Tax year(s) you believe you’ve overpaid
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Reason for refund:
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Below threshold — provide approximate annual income and plan type
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Wrong plan, early repayment, or over-repayment after full repayment
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Your bank details and email will be pulled from SLC’s system (if outdated, update via your online account).
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💷 Other Ways to Request a Refund
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Online account: If it’s a below threshold overpayment, sign in, view your balance, and click “Request a refund”, then follow the prompts.
Many have reported refunds being approved within a day. -
Phone: Call the SLC repayment team:
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UK (England, NI, Scotland): 0300 100 0611
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Wales: 0300 100 0370
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Overseas: +44 141 243 3660
– Mon–Fri, 8am–6pm.
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Social media (Facebook/Twitter Messenger): People have successfully got refunds by contacting SLC’s verified repayment teams via social platforms.
⚠️ Avoid Scams
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Always verify any emails are legitimately from SLC by cross-checking the email address.
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Do not provide bank or personal info through email links.
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If unsure, call the official number separately, not via links in the email.
✅ Summary
| Method | When to Use | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Email+form | Below-threshold refund requests | ≈ 28 days |
| Online account | Below threshold refunds, fast | ≈ 1–28 days |
| Phone / Messenger | Other refund types or clarification | Immediate estimate |
🔁 Next Steps
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Decide which method suits your situation.
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Gather your CRN, income evidence, and check your bank details in your SLC account.
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Submit via email, online, phone, or social media.
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Expect confirmation within a few days and completion in up to 28 days.
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