Gap year

Hi I was hoping you could help. I have been living in the UK for 8 years but am originally form the Netherlands. I have a place at a University in the UK form 2025. I have taken a gap year after my A levels but want to apply for student finance. My parents have moved abroad after my A levels. Am I still eligible for student finance?

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SFE Jason

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Original post by Zapper67

Hi I was hoping you could help. I have been living in the UK for 8 years but am originally form the Netherlands. I have a place at a University in the UK form 2025. I have taken a gap year after my A levels but want to apply for student finance. My parents have moved abroad after my A levels. Am I still eligible for student finance?

Hi there, was your gap year outside of the EU/EEA? Thanks, Jason

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Zapper67

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Original post by SFE Jason

Hi there, was your gap year outside of the EU/EEA? Thanks, Jason

It was in Switzerland. Thanks

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SFE Jason

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Original post by Zapper67

It was in Switzerland. Thanks

Thanks. If you were on a temporary break then you can send evidence of this and upload it to your account. I've advised alternative evidence to confirm the temporary break that you can send

A letter from HEP confirming gap year

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A letter from the employer on headed paper confirming temporary employment including dates

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A contract from the employer that clearly shows the employment is of a temporary nature

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A letter from HM armed services/Commanding Officer etc

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Temporary visas or work permits

Thanks, Jason

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Where evidence has been requested to show that the student maintained a connection to the UK documents such as bank statements and utility bills can be reviewed

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Zapper67

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Original post by SFE Jason

Thanks. If you were on a temporary break then you can send evidence of this and upload it to your account. I've advised alternative evidence to confirm the temporary break that you can send
A letter from HEP confirming gap year

•

A letter from the employer on headed paper confirming temporary employment including dates

•

A contract from the employer that clearly shows the employment is of a temporary nature

•

A letter from HM armed services/Commanding Officer etc

•

Temporary visas or work permits

Thanks, Jason

•

Where evidence has been requested to show that the student maintained a connection to the UK documents such as bank statements and utility bills can be reviewed

Does it make a difference that my parents have moved abroad after my A levels? Thanks for your help!

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SFE Clare

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Hi Zapper67,

No, as long as you are still in the UK on the first day of the academic year and are able to provide the temporary absence evidence.

Thanks, Clare

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