How to register

A provider seeking registration with the OfS must make a correct application that contains all the required information.

We have published guidance for current providers and new providers.

Which providers are eligible?

The OfS will register a provider where it:

has applied to be registered in one of the categories of the Register
is, or intends to become, an English higher education provider
satisfies the ‘initial conditions of registration’ applicable to the relevant category of the Register
has made a correct application that contains all of the required information.

Further information about eligibility and the meaning of these requirements is published in the regulatory framework and the guidance documents on these pages about how to register.

When should providers apply?

Providers can apply to register at any time from Tuesday 3 April 2018. Please note:

There are no absolute deadlines, but providers should time their application to fit with their student recruitment cycle for the 2019-20 academic year. This will ensure that they receive a decision in time to communicate with applicants about fee levels (where these will be subject to a fee limit) and the student support that will be available.
We will initially prioritise applications from providers with an early recruitment cycle. We will let providers know if we think the early recruitment application date applies to them once we receive their application. But they will need to make sure they apply in good time.
If providers have an early application cycle but do not recruit through UCAS, please email [email protected] to ensure that we prioritise the application for assessment.

Suggested applications dates:

Apply at any time but by:	If:	Receive decision by:
Monday 30 April 2018	You have an early student recruitment cycle	Mid-July 2018
Wednesday 23 May 2018	You have a standard student recruitment cycle	Mid-September 2018
Friday 31 August 2018	You want to receive public grant funding for the first time in 2019-20	Mid-November 2018
Tuesday 15 May 2019	You need to register with the OfS for the purposes of applying for/maintaining a Tier 4 licence from 2019-20	End-July 2019

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