over 60's Masters loan

When applying for a Masters Loan aged 63, Does the upper age limit apply if :- a, I have no higher education certifications? b, I am applying through APEL process ? c, would funding be available if this was a part time course?

Hi TrevorStaniland,

No, the upper age limit policy would still apply.

Thanks, Clare

Thank you Clare, I have just been accepted on a MA course but don't seem to be able to fund it as i am 63 yrs old?, do you have any suggestions how i might proceed?

Regards Trevor

Hi Trevor,

You would be best speaking to the financial department at the university for further guidance.

Thanks, Clare

Hi Clare, I have followed your advice, however the UNI has recommended I speak with SLC directly,
My situation does not fit regular pigeon holes, If I can talk to someone who has a little authority I may find a solution, they have given me a no. to ring , would you know of anyone who can make decisions that I could speak with?

Regards Trevor

Hi Trevor,

You can make an appeal regarding this, I have provided the links below with the form required and contact details to send this to.

https://media.slc.co.uk/sfe/nysf/sfe_appeals_form_d.pdf

[email protected]

Memphis Building
Lingfield Point
P.O. Box 226
Darlington
DL1 9GA

If you use the email, please ensure that you include your Customer Reference Number in the header of your email so that your account can be identified quickly.

Thanks, Clare

Hi Clare, I don't yet have a CRN yet

Trevor

Hi Trevor,

If you can remove your CRN from your last message as we can't access accounts on this platform and wouldn't ask for your personal details. You'd need to contact the team on the methods Clare's advised above. You mentioned the email you received, that's likely an acknowledgment email. As it does take up to 40 working days for the appeals team to respond to you via the requested method. Thanks, Jason

Thanks Jason, can you remove above reply as that includes original post!

Thanks, Trev

Hi Trevor,

Yes, of course - we'll get that done.

About the e-mail you received, what did it say specifically? Did the Appeals team say they won't consider your case?

Thanks, Graeme

Hi Graeme, latest update.....I found and sent an application in but Status says not eligibly, I sent an email to Appeals but before
I completed an application, but didn't included my CRN in the subject header (I did put it in the start of the email), should I resend an email with CRN in subject header?

Trev

Yes, we'd definitely recommend doing that, just so the Appeals team are then aware that you have an account and have made an application.

Let us know once you get a reply and what it says. Normally, you get an repay within 5 working days from the team confirming if they'll be considering your appeal of not.

Thanks, Graeme

Many thanks Graeme

Trev