Student Finance England is scheduled to pay £2.6 billion in maintenance support to 1.1 million students across England in September as the new academic year begins. Students must register before payments can be made, and their university must confirm registration. Payments may be rescheduled if registration occurs on or near the expected payment date. Students are advised to verify their bank details, monitor their online account and watch for a text message confirming that payment is on the way. Tuition fee payments will follow in October and will be sent directly to universities. Student Finance England also directs students to its online account, common questions, websites and social media channels for updates and assistance.