Help With Student Loans - HERE!

roxalana

Mrsmanda wrote: »

Sarah Brown,
If you look on the student finance website it says:
'Please note: The online application service for 07/08 has now closed. You may still apply using a paper application, and can download an application form from the Forms and Guides page. Alternatively you can get an application form by contacting your Local Authority.'

so you should be able to get it, though as applications for 08/09 are being sorted at the moment I'm not sure whether your LEA will rush yours through or just add it to the queue.

You need to make it really clear it is an 07/08 application - either hand it in in person or ring a few days after you submit it to check they are aware it is 07/08 and ask for an approx timescale. The LEA gets lots of apps at this time of the year and you need to make sure it doesn't get put with the 08/09 ones (sometimes people do apply on old forms for the new year!). Best to make sure an admin error doesn't delay your application.

roxalana

emmalouise81 wrote: »

Hi. I could really do with some advice please.
Im near the end of my 3rd year but have been quite ill recently. I am waiting to hear If I can suspend my studies and restart next year as if It were the first time.

The problem is, I have done this before. I had a baby during examination period and failed 2 year.

So I have now received funding and my tution fee's for 4 years, would I be able to apply for a 5th year? (If im allowed to restart next year)

Am I right in saying the following:
The course is 3 years long.
You studied year 1 as normal
you started year 2 but did not complete it due to your baby
You repeated year 2.
you are now in year 3, but are unable to complete the year due to illness.
You intend to restart year 3 in 08/09?

If this is the case, as you have said you need to get the Uni's permission to suspend and restart.
You also need to apply for 08/09 asap (you can withdraw the 08/09 LEA application is you don't go through with this).
In the 08/09 application, you will need to make clear you are resitting the 3rd year and enclose a letter that details your 'compelling personal reasons' for not completing this year and when you had to leave and restart year 2.

Only the LEA can say what your entitlement will be but I would guess at the very least you will qualify for maintenance loan only for the repeat year 3 (meaning you wouldn't get any higher education/ maintenace grant or tuition fee help). If your case for 'compelling personal reasons' goes through then you may also become entitled to fee and grant help. Definitely worth applying though.

james87

what on earth has happened to the online function on the sfd website that allows you to ask a question if you needed help with your loan?? it has been removed from my page that i access when i login and this was very useful for me when needing help with my loan. the chat by live person thing i have also never seen up in ages. anyone know why??

simplysound_2

Hey i need a copy of my Support Notification - to claim back NHS costs and have been told i may be able to get it off the website but cant see it anywhere, i dont think they sent me the document in the first place (or i would have kept it along with the previous years that i have.. What should i do?!

thanks in advnace


Simply

Helix

james87 wrote: »

what on earth has happened to the online function on the sfd website that allows you to ask a question if you needed help with your loan?? it has been removed from my page that i access when i login and this was very useful for me when needing help with my loan. the chat by live person thing i have also never seen up in ages. anyone know why??

It seems to randomly come and go. Its because there system is absolute rubbish they have had years to sort it out yet its still like this. They need to get the people who did the UCAS site to do it for them, thats a good robust site never had any problems with that.

BruceyBonus

Helix wrote: »

It seems to randomly come and go. Its because there system is absolute rubbish they have had years to sort it out yet its still like this. They need to get the people who did the UCAS site to do it for them, thats a good robust site never had any problems with that.

It always seems to go when you need to contact them
I've found my LEA seem to respond very quickly and are very helpful. I just contact them about my application if there are any problems.

kingy1982

Hi

I am currently working 4 days per week (32 hours) on nearly minimun wage, in addition i recently enrolled on a distance learning course in sport and recreation mangement (level 4). I was wondering if there is any way that i can apply for any funding/grants towards the course fee and/or books etc? I have looked at the PTG1 form, but am i eligable?

Regards

David King

kevin1990_2

Hello!

I am currently fillinf in my student finaince PN1 form and have got to section 6 where it asks about your bank account. Now i'm not 18 until August and so i can't get a student account til then so should i:
1) put my current normal account and leave it as that
2) pleed to a bank
or
3) put my current bank account and try to change it to a student account

I hope this makes sense i am soooo confused as to what to do!?!?!?!?

Kevin
x
ps my college has asked for my form by next week so any help would be much appreciated!!!

BruceyBonus

kevin1990 wrote: »

Hello!

I am currently fillinf in my student finaince PN1 form and have got to section 6 where it asks about your bank account. Now i'm not 18 until August and so i can't get a student account til then so should i:
1) put my current normal account and leave it as that
2) pleed to a bank
or
3) put my current bank account and try to change it to a student account

I hope this makes sense i am soooo confused as to what to do!?!?!?!?

Kevin
x
ps my college has asked for my form by next week so any help would be much appreciated!!!

Why does your college need your form? Surely the information is too personal for the college to need to know?

You can change the bank details on SFD website later on if you need to. If you open a student account with the same bank as you're at now, the account number will usually stay the same.

HSBC will open a Student Account at age 17 with a UCAS Welcome Letter. The offer isn't very good though - £15 UCAS Fee Refund. Nothing stopping you opening this account now, getting £15 then closing it nearer August and opening a student account elsewhere to get their offer.

robnye

just put your current account number - my eldest daughter only has a very basic bank account with nationwide and has put that number down, but will change it nearer the time, once the banks have produced there enticing offers for student bank accounts