Changing degrees?

Hi, I am end of the first year of uni and was considering changing degrees as I'm having doubts with the one I'm in right now. I am currently on a plan 2 loan so if I were to change unis and do a different degree. Would I have to do a plan 5 or would I continue on plan 2?

Hi there, would you be withdrawing from your current course or transferring as a returning student to your new course? Thanks, Karen

hi, I am considering both options but would like to know what would happen if i were to go to a different uni and do a different course as I am on plan 2 right now.

This will depend on whether you withdraw or if you suspend from your course. As if you withdraw then you'll be treated as a new student come September 2023. I've enclosed some further information that explains this:

https://www.gov.uk/repaying-your-student-loan/which-repayment-plan-you-are-on

Thanks, Jason

So if i take a gap year next year and apply for a different course for a different uni, will i still be on plan 2?

Hi there,

In this case it's likely you'll be on the new plan because you'll be starting a new course after a break in your studies. So, you'd be classed as a new student when your new course begins.

Thanks, Graeme

I see. So if I were to apply through UCAS for a different course or go through clearing to start in September 2023. Will I still be on plan 2 or plan 5?

If you are starting a new course in September 2023 then you'd be on the new plan.

I've enclosed some information below related to this for you

https://www.gov.uk/repaying-your-student-loan/which-repayment-plan-you-are-on

Thanks, Jason

Okay thank you! What if I were to switch to another course in the same uni? I would have to start from year 1 again. Would i still be on plan 2?