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Maintenance loan

Hi,

I am studying at the Open University and applied for a maintenance loan suitable for students with disabilities as I cannot attend a Uni due to my disability. I was told to fill out a medical declaration form which my GP did and I sent it off.


It has taken a while for a response but judging by other peoples comments this is normal?


with this loan do you have to pay this back and is it the same amount for every student?


Kind regards
Jan
Reply 1
Original post by Janayk
Hi,
I am studying at the Open University and applied for a maintenance loan suitable for students with disabilities as I cannot attend a Uni due to my disability. I was told to fill out a medical declaration form which my GP did and I sent it off.
It has taken a while for a response but judging by other peoples comments this is normal?
with this loan do you have to pay this back and is it the same amount for every student?
Kind regards
Jan

Hi,

Maintenance loan you have to pay it back and the amount depends on individuals circumstances. For example, if you are living with your parents you are likely to receive less maintenance loan or none compared to a student who is renting a room and have no support. Some students with children can get grants which they don’t have to pay it back.

Hope that helps!
Reply 2
Original post by Claudinab
Hi,
Maintenance loan you have to pay it back and the amount depends on individuals circumstances. For example, if you are living with your parents you are likely to receive less maintenance loan or none compared to a student who is renting a room and have no support. Some students with children can get grants which they don’t have to pay it back.
Hope that helps!

Thank you

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