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Student Loan liability & pension contributions

hatnezmaturestudent
hatnezmaturestudent Posts: 36 Forumite
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edited 6 November 2016 at 12:21PM in Loans
Hi, I have two queries that I would appreciate advice on.

In October 2014, I started studying part-time degree using SFE loan. As long as I remained on the course I was not liable for repayments until April 2019. This October, I started the third year of the degree (out of six) with SFE loan but after three weeks had to defer the course for a year due to personal circumstances. I will resume study next year. I earn above the threshold. I also contribute 15% of my gross income towards a pension.

My queries are; Does deferral count as leaving the course (despite intending to resume next year) which means I am liable for repayment from April 2017? And if so, is the 9% over the threshold calculated before or after my pension contributions?

Many thanks

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  • silvercar
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    You would be better asking your question in the Student Money Saving section of MSE:

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