Student finance for a second course

Hi, I previous got a foundation degree in sports development and Physical education and am now looking at getting a bsc in Sports Therapy, would I be eligible to get student finance for this? I’ve seen about certain degrees being eligible for a second loan, or is this just for specifically Physiotherapy degrees? Thanks

Hi there,

Can you please confirm how long your foundation course was?

Thanks, Graeme

Hi,

It was a 2 year course.

thanks

Thanks, will your new course be a 3 year one, and are you planning to start from Year 1?

Thanks, Graeme

It would be a 3 year course, starting from year 1

Thanks

Okay, based on what you've said you'll be entitled to funding for this new course except in Year 1. Due to your previous study you won't be entitled to the Tuition Fee Loan in Year 1 though you'll still get the Maintenance Loan.

In this case we'd recommend making an application online as soon as you're able: that way the assessors can tell you for sure what you're entitled to. We can then discuss other options.

Thanks, Graeme

https://www.gov.uk/student-finance-register-login

Thank you for your help

Sorry, I also forgot to ask.

I’d originally started a different foundation degree that would have been 2 years but changed courses after year 1, would this affect this also?

thanks

So long as your total previous study is two years then this won't affect what we discussed. If your previous study was more than 2 years, however, let us know.

Thanks, Graeme

Thank you for confirming.

I’m not sure if that year counted as I didn’t complete that year and failed and switched courses

Hy question , Im planning to do a one year course of hnc applied science then applying to medicine would i still be eligible for loan after the hnc ?
Thanks