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SFE are only paying me for 6 years on an 8 year course

Hi,
I started my PhD in October and reviewed my Doctoral Loan, however, I'm studying part time so my course is up to 8 years long - SFE have only funded me for 6 years. I need the full amount for my course and to support myself during my studies. Is there a way to get the additional 2 years?

Reply 1

Original post by ALDPHD
Hi,
I started my PhD in October and reviewed my Doctoral Loan, however, I'm studying part time so my course is up to 8 years long - SFE have only funded me for 6 years. I need the full amount for my course and to support myself during my studies. Is there a way to get the additional 2 years?

Hi there,

When you made your application with us did you initially request the full amount of £29,390?

Or, did you request a lower amount than this?

Thanks, Graeme

Reply 2

Original post by Graeme SFE
Hi there,
When you made your application with us did you initially request the full amount of £29,390?
Or, did you request a lower amount than this?
Thanks, Graeme

Hi Graeme,

It was the full amount to support me whilst I study.

Thanks!

Reply 3

Hi there,

So as it stands just now you would be getting the maximum loan over 6 years but you need it allocated over the 8 years?

Thanks, Drew

Reply 4

Original post by Drew SLC
Hi there,
So as it stands just now you would be getting the maximum loan over 6 years but you need it allocated over the 8 years?
Thanks, Drew


Hi Drew, that’s correct - I’ve got the full amount over 6 years. I’m at the start of my course so I’m not sure if I’ll need the additional 2 years - it’s more if I need them to complete my studies, is there funding available for that? Or do I need to have 8 years worth of funding from the beginning?

Thanks!

Reply 5

Original post by ALDPHD
Hi Drew, that’s correct - I’ve got the full amount over 6 years. I’m at the start of my course so I’m not sure if I’ll need the additional 2 years - it’s more if I need them to complete my studies, is there funding available for that? Or do I need to have 8 years worth of funding from the beginning?
Thanks!

Hi there,

The maximum Doctoral Loan we can offer for a course is £29,390 starting in the 24/25 academic year. If you're receiving this already, we can't award anything above this as its the maximum already.

If your course is wrong i.e. the amount of years should be 8 when we have 6, you would need to get your university to send us a Change of Circumstances to amend this.

Thanks,
Claire

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