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I turn 25 during block 4 of study, will maintenance loan update for this year?

I turn 25 exactly on 25th August. I’m in my first year of study, also I’m the November intake. The academic calendar consists of 4 block studies. First block is November - January, second block is February - April, third block is May - July (in between block 3 and 4 is summer break) and block 4 is September - November.

The three blocks have modules to study and the 4th block is there for resits or support. My question is, since I turn 25 before the end of my course which is in November, will my maintenance loan update to the maximum amount? Is there a deadline that SFE has in terms of availability to update maintenance loan and independent status?

And if there isn’t, what documents are needed when turning to an independent student? Do they need proof or employment, or what type of documents do they need (if they even need any)

If anyone can help me with this information I’d be very grateful, thank you for reading all the way to the end.

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by Itsellamariy
I turn 25 exactly on 25th August. I’m in my first year of study, also I’m the November intake. The academic calendar consists of 4 block studies. First block is November - January, second block is February - April, third block is May - July (in between block 3 and 4 is summer break) and block 4 is September - November.
The three blocks have modules to study and the 4th block is there for resits or support. My question is, since I turn 25 before the end of my course which is in November, will my maintenance loan update to the maximum amount? Is there a deadline that SFE has in terms of availability to update maintenance loan and independent status?
And if there isn’t, what documents are needed when turning to an independent student? Do they need proof or employment, or what type of documents do they need (if they even need any)
If anyone can help me with this information I’d be very grateful, thank you for reading all the way to the end.

Hi there,

if you're 25 before the start of the academic year, then you would automatically be assessed as independent. If you were 25 after start of the academic year, you won't be classed as independent till next years application. If your course starts November, the start of the academic year would be 01/09.

Thanks,
Claire

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