SFE after a failed award

A little bit of context, I’ve started a uni degree in 2020 for Psych and Crim, unfortunately I’ve failed the first year 3 times. The reason for that is because I was in a really abusive relationship at the time and it had messed me up mentally. I had severe depression and anxiety and this has affected my abilities to actually focus on uni. I’ve managed to get slightly better, and got into my second year ‘23-24, really happy about it. However, I was unable to focus on studies do to having to work and struggling with an undiagnosed ADHD, so I failed this year too. I am now unable to continue with this degree and to be honest, it might be for the best as I was not resonating with the course anymore. My plan is to take this year off and try to find myself again and find a degree that I’’ actually passionate about. I really, really want to get a degree as I want to do something meaningful with my life. My question is, will I be able to get SF for a new course or I will have to self fund? I ask not be judged, as my circumstances at the time were not the best and I really did the best I could.

Hi there,
Can you confirm the name of your new course, what university will you attend and the duration of your course? Do you have 4 years of previous study already?
Thanks, Drew

Hi there. Just to confirm, for the new course you are applying for, would they both be part time? Was your previous study full time? Thanks again, David

Okay thank you. If you decide to do a Full Time course then we need to count your previous study that was full time. In this case, you would have zero years of Tuition Fee funding remaining but you could send us a letter and evidence explaining what had happened in why you failed your previous course and this may be considered to award Tuition Fee funding again. If you apply to Open University, all of their courses are considered Part Time. In this case, you would not need to provide evidence as this is a change in study type compared to your Full Time previous study for this you would be eligible. Thanks, David

Hi David,
Would the same criteria apply if I go the distance learning route? It would still be a full time year of study just online based due to work commitments. This is only for Arden university if I’m not mistaken.