How do I get maximum form minimum maintenance loan?

Hey, I’m looking for an answer regarding my student finance loan for the year 2023-2024. Overall, my application was approved kinda late already and seems like they have decided that I will get only the minimum loan. I’m getting worried because my household income is way more less than 60k a year and I am living by myself, my rent is 650£ and I am working only 4 days a week and I will need to cut one of than so I can go to the university. I am supporting myself, I’m not living with parents, I’ve told them that I’m living in a flat that my uncle rented for me but he’s not helping me financially. How should I act if I really need the maximum student finance loan? Thank you!

Hey, I’m looking for an answer regarding my student finance loan for the year 2023-2024. Overall, my application was approved kinda late already and seems like they have decided that I will get only the minimum loan. I’m getting worried because my household income is way more less than 60k a year and I am living by myself, my rent is 650£ and I am working only 4 days a week and I will need to cut one of than so I can go to the university. I am supporting myself, I’m not living with parents, I’ve told them that I’m living in a flat that my uncle rented for me but he’s not helping me financially. How should I act if I really need the maximum student finance loan? Thank you!

Hi there. If you are under 25 we would use your parent/s income to assess for the higher loan, even if you are not living with them. Have you indicated on the application you wish to apply for the higher loan?

Thanks, Leah.

When did you submit your household income information?
That takes longer to be assessed than the minimum loan award.
Have you spoken to your university about accessing hardship funding?

I haven’t started yet, I will start on the 31st or January and I will try to find some answers in that day, but I just wanna know if it’s possible to request the maximum one more time?

When did you submit your household income information/evidence that you are independent?

In December 2023

Hi there, I do see your query has been answered. Any further questions then do let us know. Thanks, Jason

Hey there, yes I am still curious if this is just an emergency loan until my house hold is getting a proper calculation or if I need to make another request for sfe

Hi there,

We base the Maintenance Loan off the parental income if you are under 25 even if you do not live with them. If you have a low amount of Maintenance Loan approved it will be due to a high income declared to us by your parents. What date did you send the Household income to us? Is this your first year at university or have you studied previously? Thanks, Ross