Student loans ~ pls settle an argument

missbiggles1

wileycat wrote: »

Nice to know thats the official line, I just know of several friends that have claimed for their funding on second degree's recently, even though they have existing ones (without previous funding).

Unless they've been doing NHS funded courses, the only way in which they could've received funding for a degree course when they're already a graduate is if they've lied about their status.

ste_wilko

https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/who-qualifies
You’ve studied before
Generally, you’ll only get student finance if you’re doing your first higher education qualification. This is true even if your previous course was self-funded.
However, you may still get it if, for example:
you change course
you leave your course but decide to start again
you’re ‘topping up’ a higher education qualification, eg you’ve finished an HNC, HND or Foundation Degree and now want to do an honours degree
Your age
There’s no upper age limit for tuition fee loans or grants. To apply for a Maintenance Loan you have to be under 60 at the start of the course.