Funding options for changing degree/second degree

One thing to consider is you do qualify for funding if your next STEM degree is taken part-time.

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Currently on my way to final year of my NHS student bursary funded degree. Always believed the myth that as I have not used student finance, I would still be entitled to it and can therefore obtain a second degree. However, they confirmed that this is not true. They would only fund individuals who have not reached degree level.

They may fund me however, if I do not complete my course, and I fund myself completely during the first year of the course I would like to do.

Would like to know if there are any other options that would allow me to get full funding for an undergraduate degree such as a scholarship?
Also, if you are an individual with or studying a second degree, how did you manage this financially?

I believe that there are scholarships available for women that want to pursue STEM subjects? Would I be eligible if I were to complete my current degree?

Thanks for your input. I would like to know where you found this information? Do you know if I will be fully funded for 3 or 4 years doing a STEM degree? I am looking at doing engineering with foundation year.

Thanks

What are you currently studying and what you like to study?

The fact that it is a government funded NHS bursary degree, means that you have used up student funding. You can however do a masters after you complete this degree, and get a £10k loan towards this. Whatever you do, don't drop out now okay??

Tagging @Snufkin for more expert knowledge.

Would not like to drop out now, however, if I have the opportunity to do a fully funded course that can open more doors for what I want to achieve then I will take it.

The MA that I would pursue however would have to relate to nursing...?

Thank you.

Yes i don't think you can do two undergraduate degrees. Especially if sfe have told you so much.

There's some info about it here:

http://www.nus.org.uk/en/news/autumn-statement-and-spending-review-what-will-it-mean-for-students/

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Thank you for this article. The statement:
"Some relaxation of the restrictions on the funding of equivalent and lower qualifications (‘second degrees’) in STEM subjects is planned" gives me hope. However, are you aware of further information regarding this?

I think there are various sources of bursaries/scholarships which can help out but between 9k+ of fees plus living costs you need a lot more than you are going to get through any of those sources, you would have to work beforehand and save up

It was confirmed in a recent statement by the government.

There's also this on bursaries for women in science.
https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/funding

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Do you know if this would men that SFE would fully fund my course as it is in the STEM field?

Thank you

However, I have not completed this degree. Asked SFE if they would consider funding me if I drop out, and they said yes. However, I would not be fully funded for one year but would be for the years after.

So my question is if there is any way they can fund me fully, instead of skipping funding for my first year. And what if that year is a foundation year?
I know there is a current push for women to enter STEM fields, would that influence my assessment?

They did say I would need to be assessed and to fill in a PN1 form.

Don't know if you can answer all these question, but maybe you can refer me to someone who can?...

Yes, but part-time study only.
Afaik.

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