Hi! I'm studying a 2 year foundation degree course. I applied for student finance for the 2nd and final year of the course, and have today had the paperwork through.
On the FAQ on the back sheet though, it says "You will be liable for your Tuition Fee Loan from the first day of each term not the date when the instalment is paid to your university or college".
It says the first tuition fee loan payment will be paid to the University on the 17th October. The course starts the 26th September.
What is all of that meant to mean? It doesn't mean i'll need to pay anything will it?
Also it says the loan is paid back the April after you graduate. If it comes to that month, and i'm not earning enough, what happens then?
Also, what is loan interest? It says "Interest is added to your loan balance from the day the first loan payment is made" - does that mean you get interested added onto the loan you need to pay back? Over the two years, the loan i'd need to pay back for the tuition is £6,840. Will it be more than that then?
I wish businesses would just write things out in English and not all big headed serious language that gets you worried, and language you can't understand!
Please help!