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(LA) Local Authority
Your Local Authority (LA) provides advice and guidance on student finance arrangements. This is sometimes referred to as LEA (Local Education Authority).

Learning Provider Number
The Learner Provider Number is required when applying for a Career Development Loan. The number for the University of Sheffield is: 10623

Leave of Absence
To take a leave of absence is to take time off from your studies for medical, financial or personal reasons. You will need to complete a Change of Status form.

Level 0
Level 0 means a phase of a programme comprising foundation studies to be undertaken before level 1.

Level 1
Level 1 means the phase of a programme of study corresponding to the first session of full-time undergraduate study.