PT previous study query

Hi, I just wanted to check the advice I have been given by SFE online chat is correct?

Say I wanted to study a 5 year degree, normally I would get 6 years of loan entitlement.

However, if I have previously studied a Part Time HNC (over 2 years, 1 day a week, company paid) and 'achieved' the qualification, would my entitlement still be 6, because PT does not interfere with FT entitlement?

Or, because I have 'achieved' the qualification, would it still be counted against FT entitlement, because I had completed it?

Many thanks

Hi, Thanks for getting back.

I was just working out future funding, and wanted to know if this would count as 2 years againlst future funding.

I have been told in the past it would be treat as FT, because I had achieved the qualification, even though studied PT.

But then online recently I was told it wouldnt count, as it's part time study which is calculated separately to FT entitlement, regardless of completion.

I'm confused, so if you could clear this up for me it would be much appreciated.

Many thanks,

Just to clarify, when you say 'topping up' do you mean doing a top up course, or moving from an HNC to a degree?

The degree would be in a totally different subject.

Many thanks

It would be an hons degree. I'll give you the details, if you could clarify, it would be much appreciated.

I am looking to study a 5/6 year degree. Say 5 for this example. So entitlement would start at 6 years (course length + bonus year).

- After college, I enrolled on BA (Hons) degree, Full time. Withdrew after 1 week. Self funded and got money back, however I've checked with the uni and they confirmed I definitely enrolled initially.

- Later. I studied Part Time, One day per week, work release, over 2 years. The company paid for this. I achieved the qualification, a Level 5 HNC. (I've checked with Edexcel and they have confirmed it was a Level 5 HNC, not level 4 bizarrely).

- Later. I Studied an HND, Full time, but left in the 2nd term. Funded by Student Finance. Did not achieve qualification.

With the above in mind, I am aware the BA and HND would likely be 2 years taken away from my entitlement (leaving 4 years entitlement).

But what about the HNC I achieved Part time? Would this be another 2 years taken away, or would it not count as its PT study, even though I acheived the qualification?

Finally, since I would be going from an HNC to a Degree course, could that mean changes to entitlement, as you discussed topping up above?

I know you can't give definite answers without an application, but some sort of general idea would be much appreciated.

Many thanks

Great, thank you very much. I was confused about the PT qualification, as I had thought SF took it away from FT entitlements if you have achieved the course. This has cleared it up for me so thank you for your help.