NEED HELP! Going back to uni! Student Finance!

Hi,
I studied architecture, I passed my first year and repeated a module of second year twice and dropped out of uni (used 3 years of student finance). This was during COVID time and was really stressful and mentally draining. I then took a break and had a baby.
I am now planning on going back to uni, but unfortunately I cannot afford to pay out of my pocket. So I’m considering a few options.
Would you be able to help me to which option I would be able to have full funding both tuition and maintenance loan.

1- BSc health and social care part time 4 year length course
2- BSc occupational therapy full time 3 year length course
3- BA social work 3 year full time

Can you please advise me on which I would be able to still be granted both tuition and maintenance loan?

Or if there are any other options to be able to get those two.

Reply 1

Drew SLC

Official Rep

Hi there,

Would you be starting the course in the 2025/26 academic year? What university's are the courses at?

Thanks, Drew

Reply 2

02na090909

Original post by Drew SLC

Hi there,
Would you be starting the course in the 2025/26 academic year? What university's are the courses at?
Thanks, Drew

Yes to start in September 2025
For example bucks new university Children’s nurse full time

Thanks!

Reply 3

SFE Jason

Official Rep

Original post by 02na090909

Yes to start in September 2025
For example bucks new university Children’s nurse full time
Thanks!

Hi there, I've enclosed a list below on the exception courses

https://www.heinfo.slc.co.uk/resources/guidance/courses-management-service-user-guide/eligibility/equivalent-or-lower-qualification-elq-exceptions/?alttemplate=printchapter&id=1454

Some courses like social work (attract just maintenance loan), whereas some courses such as Occupational Therapy offer the full funding - as long as you're not already registered in this field.

Thanks, Jason