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Working with NEA participants

Thanks for letting us know you are currently participating or have previously participated in the New Enterprise Allowance scheme. We work closely with all of the NEA Mentoring Providers and have already helped thousands of NEA scheme participants become their own boss with the support of a Start Up Loan.

Please complete the form below to continue your application

After completion, a Customer Service Adviser from the Start Up Loans Company will contact you within two working days.

    Your answer to this question will not dictate the maximum or minimum loan amount you can apply for. Your answer will be used by our Customer Services team to ensure you receive the right support at this stage of your application.

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What to do next

Please complete the form on this page, and you will be contacted by a member of the Start Up Loans Customer Services team by phone.

During this conversation, your Customer Service Adviser will determine if you are eligible for the scheme and advise you on how to proceed with your application.

Not part of the NEA scheme?

If you think you selected this option by accident, you can return to the previous page to reset your responses and continue with the registration process. Alternatively, if you have any other concerns or questions, please contact us and our Customer Service team will do their best to help.

More information?

If you would like more information on the Start Up Loans scheme and how NEA participants can particiate, please visit our dedicated FAQs page.

Do you have questions about Start Up Loans and the NEA?