Anyone Else's Bursary Cut Substantially Despite No Changes?

My award letter came in the other day and my bursary (so not including loans for living) was £500 (so 50 per month after the initial £100 in september).

But last year it was £1550 and thus i was gettng £155 per month.

Nothing has really changed, i dont work, my dad is retired and my mum workes part time.

Im entering my final 5th year of the course.

Any ideas folks or should i get on the phone and ask wtf?

Thanks

It's because you're entering your final year - you always get less in your final year.

The bursaries have all been reduced by quite a lot. Last year, my bursary was around £2500 and this year it'll be £500 (I'm an independent student). The majority of living costs will be covered by the loan, if you've chosen to apply for it, that is.

thanks, yeah i just seen a document that explains all. They are being stingey with the free money lol.