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Information for anyone who wants to study and is over 60 for 2016/17 & 2017/18

I wanted to post this and clear it up as I've seen some users telling over 60's that they wouldn't get funding.

From 16/17 and beyond
Anyone who wishes to study and is over 60 CAN get maintenance loan and tuition fees.

What you can get
You can get a means tested maintenance loan and tuition fees
Maximum maintenance loan of £3469
Minimum maintenance loan of £50

How to apply
Either paper form from here http://media.slc.co.uk/sfe/1617/ft/sfe_pn1_form_1617_d.pdf

OR

Online by going here
https://www.gov.uk/apply-online-for-student-finance
Reply 1
It's good to see that over 60s are now eligible for some sort of Maintenance Loan, even if it's only a nominal sum compared to under 60s.

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