Applying for finance after dropping out

Hi,

I went to uni in 2007 before dropping out after the 2nd year due to personal reasons having received 2 years funding. Almost 10 years on and I'm looking at re applying for a new 3 year degree.

I have read that ones eligibility to funding is based on the formula 'Course length + 1 year, less the number of years funding already received'. So for me that would be 3 + 1 - 2 = 2 years. Despite working solidly from the time I dropped out, I'm not able to self fund a years tuition and still owe money on my existing loan.

So my question is:

I know I'll have to apply for Student Finance citing 'compelling personal reasons' and I know it's very unlikely I'll get full funding. But what's the best way of doing this? Do I apply to the uni/course first or should I contact Student Finance online first?

Thanks

Hi Sollyman,

We would advise that you apply online, then sent in your evidence for compelling personal reasons.

We recommend the evidence -



Photocopies of all evidence can be accepted and this evidence can include:


Thanks Catherine