Doctoral loan - interrupting studies

I started my PhD as a mid-year enroller on 1 Feb 2024, but had to interrupt studies because of health reasons for almost a year (a short return in September 2024 before suspending again). I returned to my studies on 1 Feb 2025 and would like to apply for a doctoral loan. I wonder how the interruption will affect my application. I am still in year 1. I have never applied for student finance before.

Reply 1

SFE Clare

Official Rep

Hi sekular11,

Can you confirm the name of your course, the university and the duration of the course in total (eg; 1 year or 2 years/full time or part time)?

Thanks, Clare

Reply 2

sekular11

Original post by SFE Clare

Hi sekular11,
Can you confirm the name of your course, the university and the duration of the course in total (eg; 1 year or 2 years/full time or part time)?
Thanks, Clare

Hi, it's a PhD Journalism, City Uni London, Mode of Attendance: Part-Time, Start Date: 01/Feb/2024, Finish Date: 30/Nov/2030

Reply 3

SFE Jason

Official Rep

Original post by sekular11

Hi, it's a PhD Journalism, City Uni London, Mode of Attendance: Part-Time, Start Date: 01/Feb/2024, Finish Date: 30/Nov/2030

Hi there,

Are you returning to the same course? If the previous application is showing as 'suspended,' the university can send us over a 'resumption' to update the application. Thanks, Jason

Reply 4

sekular11

Original post by SFE Jason

Hi there,
Are you returning to the same course? If the previous application is showing as 'suspended,' the university can send us over a 'resumption' to update the application. Thanks, Jason