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Open university, disability, maintenance loans and special support element

I’m really confused about this. I’ve applied for a maintenance loan, with proof of disability, while studying with the OU. When I asked SFE if I qualified for the special support loan, I was told this is only for full time students, yet online under the criteria I qualify?


Also, with Maintenance loans, are they paid monthly? I’m nervous as to how it will affect my household income as that’s pretty much our only income due to my husbands terminal illness.
Hi there,

The maintenance loan is paid in three instalments, in line with each term. The Special Support Loan (SSL) is available for Full Time students. I've enclosed more information below for part time students and the funding available. Thanks, Jason

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