Question Regarding Eligibility for Student Finance After Withdrawal

Hello,
I have a question regarding my previous studies. I studied in the UK at GBS (Global Banking School) on a course with a Foundation Year.
I completed the Foundation Year with full grades, and during Year 1 I also achieved full grades (120 credits). Unfortunately, I was withdrawn at the end of the year due to absences, even though I passed all my modules.

GBS does not seem willing to take me back, even though I have documents proving that I had serious health issues at the time.

I have now found another university where I have the possibility to enter directly into Year 2, since I already hold Level 4.

My question is: if I am accepted into Year 2, am I still eligible to receive Student Finance for the remaining two years of the course — both Tuition Fee Loan and Maintenance Loan?

Thank you in advance, and I look forward to your responses.

Reply 1

SFE Clare

Official Rep

Hi Gogu66554,

If you only have those 2 years of previous study then you would be eligible for support if you are entering year 2 of the new course. That is because the previous study calculation is the course duration + 1 year- previous study years= entitlement.

If you are starting a new course which is 3 or 4 years in length the calculation would either be 3+1-2= 2 years or 4+1-2= 3 years. This means that you would be funded from year 2 which includes both the Maintenance Loan, Tuition Fee Loan and any applicable supplementary grants.

Thanks, Clare

Reply 2

Gogu66554

Original post

by SFE Clare

Hi Gogu66554,
If you only have those 2 years of previous study then you would be eligible for support if you are entering year 2 of the new course. That is because the previous study calculation is the course duration + 1 year- previous study years= entitlement.
If you are starting a new course which is 3 or 4 years in length the calculation would either be 3+1-2= 2 years or 4+1-2= 3 years. This means that you would be funded from year 2 which includes both the Maintenance Loan, Tuition Fee Loan and any applicable supplementary grants.
Thanks, Clare

Hi Clare,

Thank you for your previous response.

I was withdrawn during the 2024/2025 academic year, and I am now planning to start a new course at a different university in May, entering directly into Year 2.

Could you please advise me on the next steps?
Should I apply to the new university for direct entry into Year 2 first and then submit my Student Finance application after I receive an offer, or do I need to contact Student Finance before applying?

Thanks again for your help — I’m looking forward to your advice.

Reply 3

Claire SFE

Official Rep

Original post

by Gogu66554

Hi Clare,
Thank you for your previous response.
I was withdrawn during the 2024/2025 academic year, and I am now planning to start a new course at a different university in May, entering directly into Year 2.
Could you please advise me on the next steps?
Should I apply to the new university for direct entry into Year 2 first and then submit my Student Finance application after I receive an offer, or do I need to contact Student Finance before applying?
Thanks again for your help — I’m looking forward to your advice.

Hi,

You can apply for the finance now for May, as this will be the 2025/2026 application. You can do this before having your place accepted by the university. If you need to change/cancel the application, you can do later.

Thanks,
Claire

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