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SFE - Entitlement and appeal

Hi,
Back in August I spoke to SFE advisor regarding returning to university, I advised I already held a foundation degree and wondered if I could complete a different foundation degree due to ill health while studying the honours degree. She informed me I could apply under compelling personal reasons and get my years of education back. I asked if me already holding a foundation degree would effect me getting maintenance and fee loan to which she assured me would be fine in my compelling personal reasons was accepted.
Obviously this information was false, however I have now enrolled on the course and now I am liable for the fees due to incorrect information being given by student finance!
Has anyone else been in this situation? I don’t think student finance should be allowed to give out incorrect information that then leads students finding themselfs in severe debt due to there mistakes, but then state ooh sorry there’s nothing we can do.
Has anyone had any luck at appeals?

Many Thanks
Original post by Char312
Hi,
Back in August I spoke to SFE advisor regarding returning to university, I advised I already held a foundation degree and wondered if I could complete a different foundation degree due to ill health while studying the honours degree. She informed me I could apply under compelling personal reasons and get my years of education back. I asked if me already holding a foundation degree would effect me getting maintenance and fee loan to which she assured me would be fine in my compelling personal reasons was accepted.
Obviously this information was false, however I have now enrolled on the course and now I am liable for the fees due to incorrect information being given by student finance!
Has anyone else been in this situation? I don’t think student finance should be allowed to give out incorrect information that then leads students finding themselfs in severe debt due to there mistakes, but then state ooh sorry there’s nothing we can do.
Has anyone had any luck at appeals?

Many Thanks

Hi there,

You've left your message on the 'ask Student Finance England' section of The Student Room. If you're looking to make an appeal I've enclosed the process here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/appeals-procedure

Any further questions then do let us know. Thanks, Jason
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Thanks Jason,
Have you ever know a situation like this before? What are my options? I’m currently half way through the course.
Hi there,

All appeals are looked at on a case by case basis. Have you submitted an appeal yet? How many years of previous study do you have and did you need to repeat any years?

Thanks, Drew

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