Compelling Personal Reasons SFE?

You can prove that these people died.

Its going to be hard to have independent evidence my a medical professional if you didnt see anyone. Are you being treated for anything now by a counselor or your GP? Im not sure your managers statement would be much use unless you took time off or they had to make special arrangements for you?

Why cant you get a letter from your ex uni about it being the reason you left your last course? I would start with that and the death certificates.

Thank you, I know I could get hold of death certificates but the only things I'm being treated for currently is physical possibly heart related problems. I broke down crying in front of my manager (extremely embarrassing) and I did get sent home for a death so I don't know if that counts

Who would I contact from my old uni? I'm worried that because they didn't know about the problems I was having they won't help.

Thank you by the way

I think its less three deaths in three years but the main focus will be why you gave up Uni at the time you did. Didnt you have any interaction with your tutor and didnt you tell your department you were leaving and why? Im not so sure they will be interested in whats befallen you since leaving becayse they are trying to answer the question of whether they should write off the money they paid for your fees in your second year die to compelling personal reasons, so whoever died then would be significant. More so if it was a parent or sibling. In any event you must have told someone at Uni? Counselor, tutor? They are the people who can confirm thats the reason you left.

Your employers can write something, but am not convinced how persuasive that is going to be. What about a local religious person, priest or vicar or equivalent?

Here is some good info on the sort of thing they look for and you will need to write. Have a read and you will appreciate what they are looking for.
https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/student-finance/money-management/guides/personal-reasons/

Thank you, you are very helpful

If worst comes to worst I still have two years of funding left and a CertHE so I might be able to finish my studies at another uni provided I started on the second year. I will try this first though, thank you again, you are a wonderful and kind person

Evidence of compelling personal reasons: for both “current” and “old” system students 168.

As far as is reasonably practicable, evidence should be obtained from the student or elsewhere to support a claim that the withdrawal was for compelling personal reasons or the need to repeat a year is for compelling personal reasons. For instance, the student might be able to provide medical evidence from his GP; or perhaps a HEI’s student support advisory service could (with the student’s permission) attest to a personal or family crisis. Other possible sources might include social services or the clergy. (However, the Department would not reimburse any costs incurred by the student in obtaining such evidence.) This guidance is not exhaustive and SFE should look at all cases carefully.

Thank you, you are very helpful

If worst comes to worst I still have two years of funding left and a CertHE so I might be able to finish my studies at another uni provided I started on the second year. I will try this first though, thank you again, you are a wonderful and kind person

If you have a CertHE, you won't get funding for your first year anyway. This is covered by the Equivalent or Lower Qualification (ELQ) rule. Sounds like second year entry is a good option if you can find it.

There's no way of knowing. Every uni will make its own decision and every transfer decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.