Hello everyone,
I’m a year 2 student and I had to work throughout my first year in order to receive the maintenance loan as i didn’t have 5 years of residency in the UK (Only 4) prior to my first academic day.
However, i thought that would only be the case for the 1st year, as from year 2 onwards I could prove that I’ve been a resident in the UK for more than 5 years. Turns out, I still have to apply as a migrant worker for the maintenance loan (and will have to for the remainder of my diploma) because that 5 year rule only applies to students BEFORE starting their course. I didn’t expect that. I’m studying a difficult degree and I’m relying on the maintenance loan to pay off my accommodation, therefore I don’t think i’ll have any time available for work starting from year 3.
Has anyone been in the same situation or does someone know more about what options a person in my position has? Would be greatly appreciated.