Starting uni as parent finishes uni.

Hi! When I start my course this year, my mom finishes her uni course, where she should be offered a job in healthcare. When applying for student finance, will I have to renotify them as soon as I start uni that my financial income has changed, meaning my loan will drop? Or does my loan remain the same until the next year? Thanks

Reply 1

Claire SFE

Official Rep

Original post

by ashleyyyyy

Hi Ashley,

When do you start you course? When you say your financial income has changed do you mean increased?

Thanks,
Claire

Reply 2

ashleyyyyy

My course will start September/October 2025. My income will most likely increase, yes.

Reply 3

SFE Clare

Official Rep

Hi ashleyyyyy,

The entitlement is based on the last full tax year, therefore if the income has increased this year, we wouldn't take that into account unless the household income dropped by 15% or more.

For example, in the academic year 25/26 application, we will use the tax year 23/24 to assess the entitlement.

Thanks, Clare