Repeat funding

If I have already had a tuition fee loan for a level 1 qualification and now want to start a fresh qualification studying at level 1 again, am I eligible to do so?

Reply 1

Clearing and Applications Advisor

Original post by hokate

If I have already had a tuition fee loan for a level 1 qualification and now want to start a fresh qualification studying at level 1 again, am I eligible to do so?

What do you mean by level 1? Do you mean first year of a degree? If so did you study full time or part time?

Did you complete/receive a qualification?

Reply 2

hokate

Open university level 1 modules completed. Equiv to year 1. Now want to change to different degree course but credits are not transferable so looking at starting again and been told might have to self fund year 1 this time round. Any experiences or advice welcomed.

Reply 3

John B SFE

Official Rep

Original post by hokate

Hi Hokate,

I just have a couple of questions if that's alright.

How many years did it take to get level 1 modules?
What was the course?
What course are you going to do now?

Thank you,

John.

Reply 4

hokate

Original post by John B SFE

Hi Hokate,

I just have a couple of questions if that's alright.

How many years did it take to get level 1 modules?
What was the course?
What course are you going to do now?

Thank you,

John.

Hi John
It took one year to get 120 level 1 credits. Those modules were in health & social care. Potential new course is BA Early Childhood.

Reply 5

Rona SFE

Official Rep

Original post by hokate

Hi John
It took one year to get 120 level 1 credits. Those modules were in health & social care. Potential new course is BA Early Childhood.

Hi hokate,

Just to clarify, you have undertaken one year of part time study and looking to start a new degree course or start again from year one, is that correct?

Secondly, how long is the new course and will you be undertaking it as a full or part time student?

Thanks Rona

Reply 6

hokate

Original post by Rona SFE

Hi Rona
One year of part time distance study completed at full time intensity gaining 120 credits at level 1. Plan is, subject to funding, to start a fresh qualification from level 1 and to study at full time level of intensity again. OU suggested might not get funding for further level 1 study. Can you clarify?

Reply 7

Rona SFE

Official Rep

Original post by hokate

Hi hokate,

Previous part time study will not be taken into account unless you gained a qualification, when calculating your entitlement for support to undertake a new full time course.

Can I ask have you gained an exit qualification?

Thanks Rona

Reply 8

hokate

Original post by Rona SFE

Hi Rona. Not as yet. Not sure whether I will have to request one before I can register for new qualification. Do you know?
Rgds
Kate

Reply 9

Catherine SFE

Official Rep

Original post by hokate

Hi Rona. Not as yet. Not sure whether I will have to request one before I can register for new qualification. Do you know?
Rgds
Kate

Hi Kate,

To check if you have gained a qualification you will need to speak to your College/University.

Thanks

Catherine

Reply 10

hokate

Original post by Catherine SFE

Hi Kate,

To check if you have gained a qualification you will need to speak to your College/University.

Thanks

Catherine

Hi there
My question is about repeat funding. Could I please have a response to my original query which is still outstanding. Thank you.

Reply 11

Rona SFE

Official Rep

Original post by hokate

Hi there
My question is about repeat funding. Could I please have a response to my original query which is still outstanding. Thank you.

Hi hokate,

Student Finance England students on a designated full time distance learning course are eligible to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan only of between £6,000 and £9,000, in line with part-time funding. Part time distance learning is assessed as any other part time course.

That means even if you did gain a qualification, as long as you are studying a higher level qualification.

If you are studying a higher level qualification than any qualification already gained will be eligible to receive funding for up to a maximum of 16 years.

Thanks Rona