Deadlines and requirements for data returns
These letters set out the requirements and providers’ individual deadlines for data returns for each academic year.
Last updated: 10 Jul 2026
PublicationAll information about finance and funding
The Office for Students receives funding guidance for 2026-27
The Office for Students (OfS) has received guidance from the government which sets out the Strategic Priorities Grant funding available for distribution in 2026-27.
Last updated: 06 Jul 2026
Press releaseOfS warns against persistent over-optimism as analysis finds institutions under continued financial pressure
The Office for Students’ (OfS) annual financial sustainability report shows that, while higher education institutions reported a small improvement in financial performance in 2024-25, they remain under continued pressure due to volatile student recruitment patterns and rising costs.
Last updated: 14 May 2026
Press releaseFinancial sustainability of higher education providers in England: 2026
This is the latest of our annual reports setting out our independent, impartial view of the financial condition of the sector and its resilience to financial challenge.
Last updated: 14 May 2026
PublicationFee information for new entrants in 2026-27
This document provides information about the fee limits that higher education providers can charge for courses starting in 2026-27.
Last updated: 28 Apr 2026
PublicationRegulatory advice 14: Guidance for providers for the Annual Financial Return
Guidance about the information that a provider is required to submit as part of its financial monitoring returns to the OfS.
Last updated: 09 Apr 2026
PublicationDeadlines and requirements for Annual Financial Return 2026: enclosing F3 Notice
This letter sets out the requirements and providers’ individual deadlines for the Annual Financial Return 2026 (AFR26).
Last updated: 09 Apr 2026
PublicationMonitoring of capital funding
This guidance sets out the annual monitoring information required from higher education providers that received capital funding.
Last updated: 19 Mar 2026
PublicationRegulatory advice 9: Accounts direction
Guidance on preparing and publishing financial statements for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 August 2019
Last updated: 12 Mar 2026
Publication£80 million funding competition launched to support defence-related skills courses
The Office for Students (OfS) has today published bidding guidance for a new £80 million funding competition which was announced by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Department for Education (DfE) on 5 February 2026.
Last updated: 12 Feb 2026
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