URGENT HELP I went on gap year for 8 months can I apply for uni loans?

Im not a british citizen but i do have permission residence and i can apply for student loans HOWEVER I need to have direct links to the UK to get my student loan. Other than proof of paying taxes or bills on a current property in the UK, is there anything else? I'm on a gap year for 8 months and I temporary had a job for 5 months. Now I'm just having a holiday there, is there anything i can prove to the government that I only went there temporarily? Such as my 3 month work contract ? And that I brought a plane ticket back home before applying for uni? Thank you so much if you help 😭

Hi there,

Can you please confirm when your course begins?

Thanks, Graeme

It begins this year in September. Thank you

Thanks - in case you didn't know, the 24/25 applications are expected to open in Spring, so this won't be long now. Once they do you can apply online: https://www.gov.uk/student-finance-register-login

Time spent abroad is normally fine so long as it's temporary. So, your temporary contract and plane tickets are normally enough to show this.

When you apply you'll be able to upload any evidence you have and the assessors will let you know if they need any further details at all.

Thanks, Graeme

Thank you so much! But I don't have uk citizenship or passport, so would it still be 100% OK for me to get a loan?

also I've been told by my uni that if I have been abroad I should " Please also provide evidence that you have sustained links with the UK throughout the period of absence, in the form of utility bills or tax payments on a current property."

I don't have any of that as I'm 18 and I don't pay bills. Would sustained links like having a UK bank account work? How about any other sustained links? Thank you!

Hi there,

How long prior to the break did you live in the UK for? Thanks, Jason

14 years. Then in 1.9.2023 I started working temporarily for 5 months. I'll be going back to the UK in march 2024 17th. Would I still be eligible?

Hi there,

We can't say for definite over social media whether your would be eligible or not, as you would need to provide your evidence as mentioned above to show your time outside the UK was temporary, and the team will review this when you apply and confirm if its been accepted or not.

Thanks,
Claire

Hi there. Here are some examples of evidence that can be used:

Thanks, Leah.

Im not a british citizen but i do have permanent residence and i can apply for student loans HOWEVER I need to have direct links to the UK to get my student loan. Other than proof of paying taxes or bills on a current property in the UK, is there anything else? I'm on a gap year for 8 months and I temporary had a job for 5 months. Now I'm just having a holiday there, is there anything i can prove to the government that I only went there temporarily? Such as my 3 month work contract ? And that I brought a plane ticket back home before applying for uni? My course starts in september 2024.
Thank you so much if you help 😭