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Previously studied using SFE - any other options?

So the degree I have isn't what I want to do (how cliche is that!) and is also doing extremely badly in the jobs market right now, so is kind of out of the question to do as a "mean-while" career.

I'd love to go to university again and study to be a vet, but having taken out Student Finance England support previously, are there any other options available to me besides a private loan (which I REALLY don't want to go for, even if they do grant me one)?

Hope someone can help shed some hope for me!

Phil

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  • agrinnall
    agrinnall Posts: 23,344 Forumite
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    Scholarships, bursaries, other private awards, but basically it's going to be a very expensive business for you.

    You could investigate whether it's possible to study more cheaply at a university outside of the UK.
  • Taiko
    Taiko Posts: 2,729 Forumite
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    Veterinary Science is an exemption on previous study rules, so you can obtain a maintenance loan from SFE. However, there will be no entitlement to a fee loan or a maintenance grant.
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