# The Lifelong Learning (Student Support) (Amendment of Fees and Awards etc.) Regulations 2026, Regulation 19: Requirement to enter into a contract for a loan

Extent: E+W

(1) To receive a loan for a designated course, a student must enter into a loan contract with the Secretary of State in respect of that course.
(2) Where the Secretary of State requires a contract to be signed by a student, an electronic signature in such form as the Secretary of State may specify satisfies such a requirement.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/858/regulation/19 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/lifelong-learning-student-support-amendment-of-fees-and-awards-etc-regulations-2026/regulation-19
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