Top up degree and previous study

Hi , years ago I had student funding for an undergraduate degree but dropped out in my 2nd year. A few years later I completed a 2 year foundation degree which was self-funded and would now like to do a distant learning top-up degree course for 1 year which will turn my qualification into a BA degree. My question is will I be able to receive student finance for this course or is the calculation the same as if it were an undergraduate degree.

Thank you

Hi there,

Based on the information you have provided, you would not be entitled to the Tuition Fee Loan for a top up course, as we do need to take in to account self funded previous study as well as years you have received student finance.

Are there any compelling personal reasons as to why you had to drop out of your previous course?

Thanks, Ashley.

Hello, I’m pretty confused now as I got approved for the tuition fee loan and have payments scheduled. Is this a mistake by SFE? Or is there some sort of other calculation which may have been used? Also no compelling personal reasons which I have evidence for.

Hello, it’s through distance/online learning as one year classed as full time rather than the two year part time route.

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