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Am i entitled to student finance? help

hi,

i'm going to keep this brief. Basically, i was born in England and moved to Spain when i was 8 years old. I went to an international school (english) so i obtained I.G.C.S.E qualifications. I moved back to England in the summer of 2011, one year and a half ago. I have all of my 5 offers back all from top Russell Group Universities and i am predicted AAA. I was never aware or made aware for that matter, of any factor that should hinder my student finance application. However, when i applied today i was told that as i have not lived in England for the last 3 years prior to my course, i am not eligible. Is this correct? If so what do i do? please help as this is really confusing

Reply 1

heidigirl

No, you are eligible, but the online system can't handle people who deviate from the norm.

You just need to fill in a paper application. :smile:

If you click on the options through this link (you are a full time UK student btw) then it gives you the link to download the PN1 form which is the one you want. https://www.gov.uk/student-finance-forms

If you already have a customer reference number from trying to apply online, include it on the paper application and they'll link it to your online account so you can track it's progress.