Does a non paid tuition foundation year count as a spent year of funding?

Hi,
Basically my question is about whether or not if I am studying currently an undergraduate course and I am in my foundation year but the student finance does not provide tuition fees for this year, will it count as a spent year if I switch to another degree after my foundation year?

Hi there, Yes, any years of previous study even if self funded counts as previous study. Thanks, Angela

I see, however am I wrong in assuming that this only affects tuition fee funding? In other words, is maintenance loan still available every year as long as you haven’t earned an undergraduate degree?

Hi there, Yes, that is correct previous study only affects Tuition Fee Loan funding. Thanks, Angela

I see, thank you for your time!

You are more than welcome. Thanks, Angela

Hi again.
Sorry for abruptly asking further questions. I have completed an HND as of last year and due to me starting a course from year 0 (foundation year) since I could not find any other courses I was wondering if I will still be qualified for funding? I have not received my qualification if that is relevant information. As for as I know I do not hold a degree technically but nonetheless I should ask. Thanks in advance.

Hi there,
What course are you looking to study now? Is this full time or part time?
Thanks,
Claire

I am looking to study computer science full time after my foundation year.

Every student is entitled to funding for the length of their course plus one additional year, minus any previous study. This means if your new course is for example 3 years and you have done 1 year previous study, the calculation would be 3+1=4-1=3 years of finance for your new course.
Thanks,
Claire

Hi waklaslek,
Yes, that is correct.
Thanks,
Calum