Funding for full-time after previous full-time and part-time study

Hello,

So*I*am*thinking*of*returning*to*full*time*education*after*taking*some*time*to*complete*some*part*time*education*eith*The*Open*University.*I*have*used*just*one*year*of*part-time*funding*with*the*OU.

Previously,*I*attended*full-time*university*and*dropped*out*at*the*start*of*my*second*year*due*to*medical*reasons.*I*am*aware*that*this*counts*as*two*years*of*funding.

Would*I*be*entitled*to*three*years*of*full-time*funding?*I*am*aware*of*the*calculation*for*funding*entitlement,*does*part-time*study*affect*this?*I*can*provide*a*letter*from*a*doctor*at*the*time*explaining*my*situation,*would*this*be*enough*evidence*

Reply 1

Leah SLC

Official Rep

Hi there. We don't take part time previous study into account for full time courses if you did not gain a qualification. So, you would be able to apply for all year of a full time course. Thanks, Leah.