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Of course. This is a very good question. I had to learn about this myself because my cousin studies in the UK.

OSLA, or the Office for Student Loans, is not the company that gives you the loan. It is a company that handles the servicing of student loans for people who studied in England. This is an important difference. The loan itself comes from the government, from the Student Loans Company (SLC). But OSLA is the one you talk to after you finish your studies and must start repaying the money.

Think of it like this: the government (SLC) is the bank that lends you the money. OSLA is the customer service team you contact about your account. They are the servicer. Their job is to manage your repayments. They send you statements, they process your payments, and they answer your questions about how much you still owe.

You will only deal with OSLA if you have a Plan 1, 2, or 4 student loan from England. They do not handle loans from Scotland or Wales, which have their own systems. So if you studied in London, for example, your loan repayments will be managed by OSLA.

It is very important to keep your contact information updated with them. They will send you letters and emails about your balance. You repay your loan through your salary automatically once you earn over a certain amount. But if you move abroad, like I did, you must contact OSLA directly to arrange your payments. They will help you set up a direct debit so you do not miss any payments.

I hope this explanation is clear. It can be confusing, but OSLA is basically just the administrator for your student debt after you graduate.