What is a second degree loan?
A second degree loan is a tuition fee loan given to those who already have a degree, but are now looking to obtain one in a different subject
. Second degree loans are not available for all subjects – they must be included on a list of subjects, pre-approved by the Government.
Can you get funding for a second degree in Scotland?
Student finance for a second degree
Scottish-resident students can get tuition fee support for some second degrees
.
What counts as a mature student?
Mature students are defined as
any student aged 21 or over at the start of their studies
. Just over a half are aged between 21 and 24, 38 per cent between 25 and 39, and 10 per cent are over 40 when they commence their courses.
Does Saas cover Open University?
Because you are not actually attending a physical university, studying with the Open Uni is classed as part time.
SAAS will cover the cost of any modules up to just over £1800 (I think)
and the OU cover the rest. I started in April with the OU and am studying 120 credits as well.
Can I apply for a maintenance loan later?
You can still apply for funding up to 9 months after the first day of the academic year for your course
. You do not need a confirmed place to apply.
Can you get rejected for student finance?
If your application for Student Finance is refused,
you can contact a Welfare Adviser in the Advice and Counselling Service who can advise you about your appeal rights and can help you make your appeal, where appropriate
.
What are maintenance loans?
A Maintenance Loan is
funding to help with day-to-day costs, such as rent or food, while studying
. It's paid directly to the student.
Can I get NHS funding for a second degree?
Students who are undertaking their second degree, where their first was not a healthcare related subject, are able to apply for NHS LSF and the additional funding
.
Can mature students get OSAP?
OSAP is now available to all eligible full-time postsecondary students, including mature learners
, married students, students with children, and students in undergraduate and graduate programs.
Can I go to uni without A Levels?
Although A Levels are primarily for those seeking to get into university,
yes it is possible to get to university without A levels and qualify for a university course
. An Access to Higher Education (Access to HE) course is a flexible way of getting into university and suits those who are returning to education.
What is the maximum age limit to study in UK?
Time limits on study (cap) for student visas
The time limits apply to students who are
18 years old and over
, so any time spent studying on a course when you were under the age of 18 will not count towards the time limit.
How do you qualify for free education in Scotland?
Students who live in Scotland can get free university tuition if they stay in Scotland to study. To be eligible,
they need to have lived in Scotland for the three years before they applied to university
. Students from the rest of the UK who study in Scotland need to pay tuition fees.
Can I get SAAS funding twice?
Even if you received them for an earlier course,
you can apply again for a new degree course of four years
.
How much SAAS funding will I get?
| Household income Bursary Loan | income £0 to £20,999 Bursary £2,000 Loan £6,100 | income £21,000 to £23,999 Bursary £1,125 Loan £6,100 | income £24,000 to £33,999 Bursary £500 Loan £6,100 | income £34,000 and above Bursary £0 Loan £5,100 |
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Is OU free in Scotland?
Free online learning
Choose from over 1,000 free materials and courses on OpenLearn, including content specific to Scotland.
Is open Uni free in Scotland?
If you live in Scotland, with an annual personal income of £25,000 or less, you may be eligible to study for free with a Part-Time Fee Grant
.
Can you study Open university full time?
Full time. If you want to complete your qualification at the same rate as a student at a traditional university, for example, an honours degree in three years, you can choose to study full time. You'll study 120 credits worth of study a year.
Does maintenance Grant affect universal credit?
Loans that cover maintenance, such as living expenses, rent and bills, will be deducted from your Universal Credit. Most loans pay tuition and maintenance in separate payments. However,
if you receive a Special Support Loan or Grant, this will not be deducted from your Universal Credit
.
What's the maximum maintenance loan?
| 2021 to 2022 academic year 2022 to 2023 academic year | You spend a year of a UK course studying abroad Up to £10,866 Up to £11,116 | If you're 60 or over on the first day of the first academic year of your course Up to £4,014 Up to £4,106 |
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How much is the minimum maintenance loan?
What are the minimum and maximum Maintenance Loans in England? The minimum Maintenance Loan on offer for students from England is
£3,597
, which is paid to students with a household income of £58,253 or more and who'll be living at home during their time at uni.
What is the maximum student maintenance loan 2020 21?
For 2020/21, you can apply for a loan of up to
£9,250 each year
to cover your tuition fees. Most undergraduate courses at the University (and in England) charge £9,250 per year – but make sure you check the fees charged for your course beforehand.
How long does a maintenance loan take?
It usually takes
up to three working days
to reach their bank account.
Does everyone get accepted for student loans?
Almost everyone qualifies for student loans
, though students with the greatest financial need can generally borrow under the best terms. The first step in applying for a student loan is figuring out whether you will be considered an independent student or one who is dependent on your parents.
What is the full maintenance Grant?
| 2021 to 2022 academic year 2022 to 2023 academic year | Living away from your parents, in London Up to £9,490 Up to £9,708 | You spend a year of a UK course studying abroad Up to £8,081 Up to £8,267 |
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Is it worth getting a maintenance loan?
It's one of the lowest interest loans you'll ever get in your life;
it's worth taking even if you are just going to squirrel it away
. It's always helpful to have money on hand! The student loan interest rate is 3%+RPI which means it's currently 4.6%.
Do you have to pay back maintenance Grant?
Maintenance Grant and Special Support Grant
Whether you qualify, and how much you get, depends on your household income.
You don't have to pay them back
, and you can apply for them at the same time as you're applying for Student Loans, through the main student finance application.
