Hi there,
I want to get some advice.
Bit of context, in 2022 I started university and only stayed there until January 2023 as I withdraw due to a really bad mental health episode. I was contacted by SLC saying I had an overpayment of around £2,700 which they eventually paused for me midway through 2023. It was also during this time I applied for a new course more suited to be studying alongside work. I have been in this course since September 2023 but I want to change and my course leader is going to withdraw me once the first year is complete.
I am now applying to do Primary Education with QTS.
Now I have some main questions I need clarifying:
1: I am aware of the 3 years +1 (- previous study) so that would leave me with years 2 and 3 full study support. I am applying for Compelling Personal Reasons as we speak but if unsuccessful, I'll have to fund myself through savings. What is the success rate of CPR?
2: As I've studied now twice before (2022-2023 despite being only a few months I know it's classed as a year of funding) and now 2023-2024, is there going to be an additional overpayment to the one I've got paused as I'm leaving this course for primary ed despite leaving at the end of the first year?
3: Despite having an overpayment, I wish to live back in halls if I can for first year as I am in a better mindset. I've heard several things but does the overpayment effect my maintenance loan, as do the previous years of study? If I owe £2700, and my living costs for a flat are top end £6000, will I get that deducted from my entitled maintenance loan unless I start to pay it off?
4: Are my untouched years 2 and 3 full funding and tuition fees untouched despite my 1st year restarts. Eg. My maintenance loans are being taken off years 2 and 3 to cover etc...
Any help or advice would be appreciated.
R.