What finance could I get for honours degree (mature student)?

I would like to study to honours level (and probably beyond). I previously did part-time study through the OU, leading to an un-named ordinary degree (no honours), over a diverse range of modules which did not prepare me for the course I now wish to take.

How can I find out what student finance I might be eligible for? I have tried filling in an online SF application for full-time study and it only asks about honours level qualifications, suggesting I am eligible for full funding, but I don't want to apply falsely if I am misunderstanding the application questions. Do SFE check previous qualifications/study to satisfy themselves that the application is correct? Can I just apply and know that, if I receive an offer of funding, I am definitely entitled to it?

I would prefer to study full-time, but would consider part-time if this is the only option to attract funding, as I do not have sufficient funds to self-finance. The subject area falls within STEM, if this is relevant.

Thanks Erin.

How do I find out what level of student finance I could be eligible for? Having never studied full-time, and having concluded my part-time studies before 2009, what I have read so far suggests I would qualify for full finance for a full-time course. How do I find out for certain?

I am in a similar situation and have not finished studying with the open university so no qualification gained as of yet, I was looking at changing to studying full time at Bath Spa University studying Biology (Conservation Biology) BSc (Hons). I am currently in receipt of SF just for 1 part-time year so far, could I transfer this over?

Hi there,

We can check your eligibility for you. Can you please confirm the university/college and the full time course you are interested in?

Thanks, Ferne

Hi Ferne.

I am interested in Woodland Ecology at University of Cumbria.

Hi Felicitis,
You stated you qualified with an ordinary degree, this is a level 6 qualification.
You will not be eligible for funding for this course you mentioned below as this is an honours course and also level 6.

Ordinary and honours degrees are both level 6 qualifications. However, you can receive funding to top up from an ordinary to honours degree.

Thanks, Isaac.