Student Finance 19/20 Guide [APPLICATIONS OPEN TODAY]

So how does it work if I’m doing a foundation degree then a BA top up degree ? Do I get reduced finance on year 2 of foundation degree and then again on the top up ? Will be going from top up to PGCE

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Original post by MrsWright15

So how does it work if I’m doing a foundation degree then a BA top up degree ? Do I get reduced finance on year 2 of foundation degree and then again on the top up ? Will be going from top up to PGCE

Yes unfortunately. Because you are eligible to claim benefits in the summer after your foundation degree and the summer after your top up year then SFE take the amount of loan that is there for the summer holidays off your final year both times.

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Catherine1973

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Hi I think the answer is no but I will double check.
I did a degree back in the 1990s (finished it with a 2.1). No grant for me as parents earned too much. I am now applying for a 2 year law degree (still undergraduate). I assume I get no loan to cover fees or maintenance? I have no dependents and working full time right now on decent salary. Live with partner who is an it contractor who is currently between roles. So during my course it’s possible his income will be nil. Not sure how income is assessed for contractors -company results or his tax return.
Should I just do the forms anyway and see? I have the savings to pay anyway but better to take a loan if I can.

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Original post by Catherine1973

Hi I think the answer is no but I will double check.
I did a degree back in the 1990s (finished it with a 2.1). No grant for me as parents earned too much. I am now applying for a 2 year law degree (still undergraduate). I assume I get no loan to cover fees or maintenance? I have no dependents and working full time right now on decent salary. Live with partner who is an it contractor who is currently between roles. So during my course it’s possible his income will be nil. Not sure how income is assessed for contractors -company results or his tax return.
Should I just do the forms anyway and see? I have the savings to pay anyway but better to take a loan if I can.

There’s no funding for degrees that are equivalent to a level you already hold (except for in a handful of exempt subjects - law isn’t one).

If you already have a degree then it’s usually cheaper/quicker to study a law conversion (GDL usually or sometimes they’re called CPE). There’s still no funding but it’s only one year not two and often the fees are less than £9k.

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casinddy_j

I am a non EU spouse of an EU migrant worker. Will I be able to apply for funding? And can my husband be able to meet the 3 year residency rule on my behalf, according to "Special Provision for people studying on courses which started on or after 1 September 2011".

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bentcarl

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I am not a British passport holder but I did acquire my biometric residence permit card on a leave to remain basis around 6 months ago. I have lived in the UK continuously for the past 10 years (half of my lifetime), would I qualify for the tuition loan as a home student?

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KSLJKB

I’ve submitted for 2019/20 and included 17/18 income as requested.
What do I do if 19/20 income is higher. I don’t know for sure yet but I think there’s a high possibility it could be higher

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Original post by KSLJKB

I’ve submitted for 2019/20 and included 17/18 income as requested.
What do I do if 19/20 income is higher. I don’t know for sure yet but I think there’s a high possibility it could be higher

You don’t have to do anything.

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KSLJKB

Okay thanks for reply
. I wasn’t sure if there would a process to pay anything back.

Original post by PQ

You don’t have to do anything.

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