Teaching and Higher Education Act 1998: Primary legislation that provides the framework for student loans and financial support in higher education in England and Wales
Education (Student Loans) Act 1990: Foundational legislation establishing the student loan system and its basic operational principles
Higher Education Act 2004: Legislation governing higher education institutions and student finance arrangements, including fee caps and loan provisions
Education Act 2011: Updates to education law including amendments to student finance and loan arrangements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting student rights as consumers of educational services, including loan agreements
Limitation Act 1980: Establishes time limits for bringing legal claims, relevant for dispute deadlines
Education (Student Support) Regulations: Secondary legislation detailing specific rules and procedures for student financial support
Student Loans (Repayment) Regulations: Secondary legislation specifying rules and procedures for loan repayment terms and conditions
Consumer Credit Act 1974: May apply to older student loans, providing consumer protection in credit agreements
SLC Procedures and Policies: Internal guidelines and procedures of the Student Loans Company for handling student loans and disputes
OIA Guidelines: Guidelines from the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for handling student complaints and disputes
FOS Guidelines: Financial Ombudsman Service guidelines for resolving financial disputes including student loan matters
UK General Data Protection Regulation: Regulations governing how personal data must be handled in student loan administration and disputes
Data Protection Act 2018: UK legislation implementing and supplementing GDPR requirements for data protection
Administrative Law Principles: Legal principles governing fairness, natural justice, and judicial review in administrative decision-making
