Changing uni and course.

I would encourage you to try and make it to the end of the year if possible as this would be best financially as if you drop out mid-way through a year you may be liable to be back some money immediately if they say you have been over paid. Of course this would mean carrying on with the course for a little while longer but you don't need to put as much effort into it, as you know you'll be starting over again. Whether you leave now or at the end of the year your entitlement will be the same for you following course anyway as they would count it as a year of funding. As you have also highlighted, there is no guarantee that you'll be able to find a job so unless you're sure you can financially afford to drop out mid-way through I would suggest that you continue for the rest of this year. (this is my personal opinion, it's your life and only you know whether you could carry on the rest of this year). Also remember your student finance includes the summer holidays so it would be best to drop out in September rather than June when you break up for summer.

Thank you this is most helpful, I think I will have to stay until the end of this academic year. Do I apply for funding for my new course the way I did for this one?