Help With Student Loans - HERE!

Zack1

Hi I'm not sure if this is right or not....

I submitted my application earlier. I am current 1st year, so was told it had to be "done" by Friday, even though I will be going back to 1st year on a different course from September... does this mean approved by Friday or just submitted? I'm "Awaiting Assesment".

I don't have to supply P60s or whatever for parents, but last year I had to give proof of being looked after by the Local Authority - this year I didn't have to supply that again... However, they wanted my passport details again (despite me supplying those last year) - so I'm not sure if that is right? As I didn't have to resubmit bank details as they were saved, I assumed my passport details would be too? And I can't understand why they would want me to resubmit 1 again (which they know is valid until 2018) and not the other? I'd have thought if they wanted just one of them again then the LA one was the most likely anyway!?

Thanks

Taiko

Passport shouldn't be needed again, it's a system glitch that's currently being worked on.

pixiechick_2

Hi
I've heard that it is possible to reclaim repayments of student loan deducted from your wage if, in fact, you didn't earn £15000 in the tax year. Can anyone tell me how I can go about reclaiming as every penny counts at the moment (I earnes £14000 last year). Thanks

MrsManda

pixiechick wrote: »

Hi
I've heard that it is possible to reclaim repayments of student loan deducted from your wage if, in fact, you didn't earn £15000 in the tax year. Can anyone tell me how I can go about reclaiming as every penny counts at the moment (I earnes £14000 last year). Thanks

You need to contact the student loans company with evidence that you've overpaid. I think the best way to do this is by letter but it may be worth calling them first to see if they have received details of your total earnings and SL repayments for the 09/10 financial year from HMRC as if they have that information they can use it as evidence rather than you sending them your payslips.
Overpaying your student Loan

You will be entitled to a refund if you overpay your loan. We will only be able to authorise a refund either:

• Once HMRC confirms your total earnings and student loan repayments at the end of the tax year; or
• You send us your pay slips showing your student loan deductions for the current tax year.

lovintheblues

Hi. Looking for some advice re grants and loans.

I am just finishing a full-time BA Hons (top-up) and am going on to a SCITT course in September. Although my current course is classed as full-time, as it is worked-based I have been able to work part-time. However from September I will be leaving my job and will have no income. :eek:
I have 2 school aged children and a working husband.

I have just had my offer from Student Finance and am entitled to:
tuition fee loan, maintenance loan and a HE maintenance grant.

This year I got as above, but a maintenance grant instead of HE maintenance grant. What is the difference?

When I checked on direct.gov website it said that I may be entitled to a tuition fee grant instead of tuition fee loan. With no income from September, a grant would be better than a loan! But unsure if I can/should apply.

My original studies started in 2004, on part-time Foundation degree course, if that is any help. Only applied for funding for this years course. I would be grateful for any advice. Thanks.

Lokolo

lovintheblues wrote: »

Hi. Looking for some advice re grants and loans.

I am just finishing a full-time BA Hons (top-up) and am going on to a SCITT course in September. Although my current course is classed as full-time, as it is worked-based I have been able to work part-time. However from September I will be leaving my job and will have no income. :eek:
I have 2 school aged children and a working husband.

I have just had my offer from Student Finance and am entitled to:
tuition fee loan, maintenance loan and a HE maintenance grant.

This year I got as above, but a maintenance grant instead of HE maintenance grant. What is the difference?

When I checked on direct.gov website it said that I may be entitled to a tuition fee grant instead of tuition fee loan. With no income from September, a grant would be better than a loan! But unsure if I can/should apply.

My original studies started in 2004, on part-time Foundation degree course, if that is any help. Only applied for funding for this years course. I would be grateful for any advice. Thanks.

Tuition fee grant doesn't exist anymore so you can't get that.

HE just means Higher Education. No difference between that and Maintenance Grant.

lovintheblues

Thank you for your reply.
Have got some money coming my way, so will settle for that! :j

Stella66

Does anyone know if someone you can get the reduced rate maintanance grant from student loans for a second degree? I already have an honours degree, which was funded by SLC, and intend to study, B.Sc Podiatry, which is NHS funded. My previous degree was for 2 years.

Taiko

You'll get the reduced rate maintenance loan for that. NHS courses are the exception for second degrees.

bee05

Help needed for my son- he thinks he can claim for a maintenance grant for 2009/2010 (2yr uni student) my husband lost his job at the end of October 2009 so we have been unable to help him and he has struggled even with a part-time job. Is it too late?