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NHS Bursary

Hello

I may be moving in with my boyfriend soon. I would like to know if this will affect the amount of money I get for my Bursary.

Currently working about 25 hours per week whilst at uni. Assessed as independent atm (currently staying around my parents), will it stay this way?

I will be supporting myself with my own earnings whilst at uni. Does this matter?

I'd like to know of other experiences before making this decision.

Thank you
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  • Emmamumof2
    Emmamumof2 Posts: 1,179 Forumite
    My husband was assessed as being independent (obv!) and they asked for all my financials when assessing his bursary but Im not sure if that's because we're married as opposed to 'co-habiting' if you see what I mean - you could ask on their FB page - they are quite good at answering generic questions on there - just put the scenario up there and ask if they would re-assess and look at what he's earning. They definitely don't take into account what you earn even though they ask during the app and re-app for next academic year.
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