I share your concern with regard to fee payments. The same also applies to the payment of allowances for Disabled Students, with the added complication that such payments are often required prior to the start of the course/academic year. Without a system for LEAs to promptly receive annual reports (via SLC?), these vital payments could be held up. This point was raised at the DfEE's HE conference in February, and more information was promised(!?) Rob Thorpe Pupil & Student Support Team Bexley Council, Hill View, Hill View Drive, Welling, Kent DA16 3RY Tel: (0181) 303 7777 ext 4435 Fax: 0181 319 4302 email: [log in to unmask] %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%