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Khonsu_Siri

I'm a British Passport holder but I haven't lived in the UK for the past 3yrs. Am I eligible for Student Finance??

Reply 1

SFE Jason

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Original post by Khonsu_Siri

I'm a British Passport holder but I haven't lived in the UK for the past 3yrs. Am I eligible for Student Finance??

Hi there,

I've enclosed some information below to determine your eligibility:

https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies

Thanks, Jason

Reply 2

Khonsu_Siri

Original post by SFE Jason

Hi there,
I've enclosed some information below to determine your eligibility:
https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies
Thanks, Jason

It's not really clear. There's no point that refers my situation specifically.

Reply 3

SFE Jason

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Original post by Khonsu_Siri

It's not really clear. There's no point that refers my situation specifically.

It does state based on a student's residency. You've mentioned you've not lived in the UK. When does your course begin? Thanks, Jason

Reply 4

Khonsu_Siri

Original post by SFE Jason

It does state based on a student's residency. You've mentioned you've not lived in the UK. When does your course begin? Thanks, Jason

September 2025.

Reply 5

SFE Jason

Official Rep

Original post by Khonsu_Siri

September 2025.

Thanks. You would need to be living in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man for the 3 years immediately before the 1st day of the 1st academic year of your course for reasons. If you were away from the UK on a temporary break and have evidence of this then you can look to still be assessed for the funding. Thanks, Jason

Reply 6

Khonsu_Siri

Since I'm a British Citizen, I should be eligible for SFE. Even tho it's only Tuition only

Reply 7

SFE Jason

Official Rep

Original post by Khonsu_Siri

Since I'm a British Citizen, I should be eligible for SFE. Even tho it's only Tuition only

Where were you living prior to the UK? Thanks, Jason

Reply 8

Khonsu_Siri

Original post by SFE Jason

Where were you living prior to the UK? Thanks, Jason

Nigeria

Reply 9

SFE Jason

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Original post by Khonsu_Siri

Nigeria

Thanks and is this a temporary break and do you have evidence of this? Thanks, Jason

Reply 10

Khonsu_Siri

Original post by SFE Jason

Thanks and is this a temporary break and do you have evidence of this? Thanks, Jason

No.

Reply 11

SFE Jason

Official Rep

Original post by Khonsu_Siri

No.

Thank you. You then wouldn't be eligible for the funding without having three years of residency and or your time outside the UK being a temporary one. Thanks, Jason

Reply 12

Khonsu_Siri

But I called SFE and they said I'll be eligible for SFE but it's going to be Tuition only.

Reply 13

SFE Jason

Official Rep

Original post by Khonsu_Siri

But I called SFE and they said I'll be eligible for SFE but it's going to be Tuition only.

Based on what you've advised you wouldn't be eligible for the funding. Thanks, Jason

Reply 14

Khonsu_Siri

My Dad has been here for the past 16yrs. Doesn't that help??

Reply 15

SFE Jason

Official Rep

Original post by Khonsu_Siri

My Dad has been here for the past 16yrs. Doesn't that help??

Based on what you've advised you wouldn't be eligible if you're a UK national but don't have the residency or been on a temporary break. You can always look to be assessed and make an application when they go live. An assessor will review and determine your eligibility.

You can sign up here to be notified when they are live: https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/student-finance/get-ready-find-out-when-to-apply-for-student-finance
Thanks, Jason

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