Open University finance 2018/19 help

LordEnglish

I will be starting my second year come October and i would like to know if there are any financial aid options for students with a low income? Please note that I am NOT referring to student loans but to financial help with bills, textbooks, hardware etc. If it helps I am studying 120 credits in psychology

Katapolt

I too have been looking into this, and as far as my searches discovered there is no form of "Maintenance" loan for Open University students, as its classed as a part time course you are expected to study around work.

Ed-1

Katapolt wrote: »

I too have been looking into this, and as far as my searches discovered there is no form of "Maintenance" loan for Open University students, as its classed as a part time course you are expected to study around work.

Maintenance loans for distance learning courses are scheduled to come in for new courses starting 2019/20 onwards.

https://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2018-03-12.132084.h&s

This was consulted on in 2016:

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/part-time-undergraduate-maintenance-loan

Katapolt

Ed-1 wrote: »

Maintenance loans for distance learning courses are scheduled to come in for new courses starting 2019/20 onwards.

https://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2018-03-12.132084.h&s

This was consulted on in 2016:

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/part-time-undergraduate-maintenance-loan

Thats great, but i thought the OP was looking for 2018-2019, so unfortunately this wouldnt cover it.

Oakdene

If you live in Wales, I believe there is help for Maintenance grants for the coming academic year.

LordEnglish

Which sucks because without the Open University label attached, 120 credits is full time studying...