Student Finance moving from OU to other University

PassedAtFailing

I have done some courses with the Open University but am considering moving to a brick university. I haven't done any other university level study and I have completed 180 points with the OU but am doing some at the moment.

Really I would like to change subjects entirely, but am concerned whether I will be able to get student finance now that I've done some study with the OU as it would mean starting the programme from the very beginning. Is it likely to affect it?

PassedAtFailing

Any advice anyone?

I did find this: http://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/student-services/advice/funding-your-course/previous-study which seems to suggest part-time courses where you haven't got a qualification are excluded. In the eyes of student finance is OU study at 120-points a year part-time? It is everywhere else.

Should I just apply and be done with it? Should I apply for finance or the course first?

Mingle

Would the course that you're looking to do have a foundation level? Engineering and science generally have them.

Oldernotwiser

PassedAtFailing wrote: »

Any advice anyone?

I did find this: http://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/student-services/advice/funding-your-course/previous-study which seems to suggest part-time courses where you haven't got a qualification are excluded. In the eyes of student finance is OU study at 120-points a year part-time? It is everywhere else.

Should I just apply and be done with it? Should I apply for finance or the course first?

I'm afraid I don't know the answer to your main question but ALL OU study is considered part time as the OU doesn't offer any full time courses.

PassedAtFailing

Mingle wrote: »

Would the course that you're looking to do have a foundation level? Engineering and science generally have them.

Would it make a difference? I've already completed some OU courses so there's no changing that.

I know there is an option of a foundation year, if that's what you mean?

PassedAtFailing

Thanks for everyone's help. I called Student Finance and have been told it shouldn't be a problem. So fingers crossed!

GothicStirling

I started off at OU, and switched to brick and mortar and received full finance.

If you where studying the same subject, the new Uni may let you enter at year 2. If it's a different subject, they may demand you start in year 1.

PassedAtFailing

GothicStirling wrote: »

I started off at OU, and switched to brick and mortar and received full finance.

If you where studying the same subject, the new Uni may let you enter at year 2. If it's a different subject, they may demand you start in year 1.

That's reassuring! How many points did you complete with the OU and did you start with a new subject/first year?

liney

I had 120 OU points (60 x Y1, 60 xY2) and have a programme designed specifically for me to complete in two years at my brick uni.

120 Credits is what you will study Full Time at a brick Uni, but OU study is all part time.

I have recieved full finance without issue.

GothicStirling

PassedAtFailing wrote: »

That's reassuring! How many points did you complete with the OU and did you start with a new subject/first year?

I think I had about 180 points. I could have gone straight into year 2, but opted for year 1. I was studying for the Literature BA, and went to Stirling University to take Scottish Literature.

hoffnova

This is interesting, i recieved a letter today and rang student finance who told me i will not recieve any of the tuition fee loan.
I will have completed 180 points of OU courses by oct and these have been spread over 3 years, i have recieved full funding for each one. When i spoke to student finance they said i had completed 4 years worth of study which is confusing in itself plus even though each course was part time this still counts as a full year.

I am rather confused.