Hi!
Right, so I've been having
loads of problems with Student Finance Wales. Basically, I've applied for finance for a first degree, to start my first year in September. It's a 3 year Business course. I've previously studied part-time, which has caused so many problems, with two different advisers getting involved and sending my application to be reassessed a total of
three times, telling me different things each time. It resulted in me finally having to speak to a manager directly to set things straight (needless to say SFW will be receiving a
massive complaint letter from me!). Anyway, I
am eligible for full funding (ie. tuition and maintenance support for the 3 years + the 1 complimentary year that they add if you're a first-time student).
Now, I spoke to the Uni the other day who have now offered me the 4 year Business course (the third year is a paid placement year) which, to be honest, is the best option because it means I gain work experience and better prospective opportunities.
However, if I accept this 4 year course, and change my course details on my student finance application, will my entire application have to reassessed? Because I'm understandably really concerned that if this is the case, then I run the risk of another adviser sticking their ore in and wrongly questioning the previous study
again, which has already been sorted. But I don't think I can face going through all this rubbish with them again, especially as I work and have to hand in my notice to my employer within the next couple of weeks (at the very latest).
So what should I do? Change my course to the one I have been offered and the better choice, or leave it to the 3 year course because at least then I know that my finance is safe and ready for September? It doesn't seem at all fair that I'm being forced to choose because of their ****ty inconsistencies, but I really can't afford to have any more problems with them?
Sorry for the essay. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! x