Compelling Personal Reasons - STFE

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Hi all,

I would really appreciate any advice/past experiences anyone can give me on the CPR process.

I started University in 2009 and failed my first year, I repeated my first year and failed that too (2010/2011) The reason being was that throughout my first year my grandma got very ill and her conditions got worse throughout my repeat year.
I found it extremely difficult to deal with as I was studying away from home and needed to be with my family during this difficult time. I decided to leave in March 2011 as it was becoming too stressful, by this time my grandma had 3 strokes and was paralysed. Already on her death bed.

I was travelling home every Friday to be with my family on the weekend. There wasn't anyone I felt I could talk to at University, I had no real close friends and isolated myself whilst trying to deal with my grandmas illness. I left University in March and my grandma sadly passed away end of August, it was the most saddest feeling i've ever experienced.

The issue here is that once I left my studies I didn't think to nform my University as it was the last thing on my mind. I did speak to my doctor about what I was dealing with, the stress and worry and affect my grandma's illness had on me.

I am now 24 and more determined than ever. I am hoping to apply for a University course in 2015. Student Finance will only fund my 2nd and 3rd year, which means I will have to fund the first year myself which isn't possible as it's too expensive and I currently have a part time job which doesnt pay enough.

I am aware student finance want evidence for my CPR. I have my doctors letter and grandmas death certificate. Will this be enough?

Thank you so much