Leaving uni

I am going back to university second year after a year out due to maternity leave.
I am really not sure if I want to return but I have enrolled and going to see how I feel after term 1.

If i choose to leave after term one what fees would I occur and would I have to pay them straight away or do they go out your salary when you start to work?

Reply 1

mesub

Clearing and Applications Advisor, Universities Forum Helper

Original post by Anonymous

I am going back to university second year after a year out due to maternity leave.
I am really not sure if I want to return but I have enrolled and going to see how I feel after term 1.
If i choose to leave after term one what fees would I occur and would I have to pay them straight away or do they go out your salary when you start to work?

It depends, your uni's handbook would have information on this. Generally, it wouldn't be the full amount, but do expect a decent chunk (maybe 35%?, again, check the handbook // contact the university).

(Re)payment would depend on if you are utilising student finance or not. Are you?

Reply 2

YSJstudents

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Original post by Anonymous

I am going back to university second year after a year out due to maternity leave.
I am really not sure if I want to return but I have enrolled and going to see how I feel after term 1.
If i choose to leave after term one what fees would I occur and would I have to pay them straight away or do they go out your salary when you start to work?

Hi,

You would probably be required to pay the first tuition fee payment and maintenance loan payment (if you receive this). You can see the amount on your student finance account, and when these will be paid.

You will start paying this back once you earn over the threshold, depending what student finance plan your on. It will say on your student finance account. I have left a link below that tells you the threshold for each plan.

Repaying your student loan: When you start repaying - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Your university should also have policy's in place regarding this as well, so it might be worth checking that. As well as any support they can give you, coming back into education from maternity leave.

Suzan - Student Ambassador
(MSc Criminology student)

Reply 3

Anonymous #1

Would I have to start paying it in full or would it just be deducted from my pay when I start earring above the threshold

Reply 4

WrexhamUniReps

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Original post by Anonymous

I am going back to university second year after a year out due to maternity leave.
I am really not sure if I want to return but I have enrolled and going to see how I feel after term 1.
If i choose to leave after term one what fees would I occur and would I have to pay them straight away or do they go out your salary when you start to work?

Hi

In terms of questions surrounding fees, I would direct these to your university finance department who will be in the best position to advise about this.

I hope this helps,

Matt
Wrexham Uni Reps

Reply 5

hallamstudents

Official Rep

Original post by Anonymous

I am going back to university second year after a year out due to maternity leave.
I am really not sure if I want to return but I have enrolled and going to see how I feel after term 1.
If i choose to leave after term one what fees would I occur and would I have to pay them straight away or do they go out your salary when you start to work?

Hi,

I agree with what has been posted- any questions about exactly what you have to repay would be best asked to your university finance team or just their help team in general as they can give you a much more specific answer than I can!

I would say to make the most of term one and give it your best go and if you still aren't enjoying it, you can talk to your uni about how you would go about dropping out or what options you have. While you are at uni, make the most of the services available and see if they have any help they can offer you as you have just come off maternity leave and they might be able to offer you some additional support.

I would also just keep in contact with your university support/wellbeing team as they are there to help you and can help you with any struggle you might be having. They are worth talking to and having on your side as sometimes they can be really helpful and can get you through any struggles you might have which you might make you otherwise drop out.

I hope some of this helps and good luck at uni 🙂

Lucy -SHU student ambassador.