Student finance if you suspend or leave your course
Getting student finance while you suspend your studies
You might be able to get student finance while you’re away from your course if you suspend due to illness, bereavement or another serious personal reason.
You’ll need to reapply for funding if you return to your studies in a new academic year. Your funding will restart automatically if you return in the same academic year.
If you suspend because you’re seriously ill
You might be able to get a Maintenance Loan or any other grants you’re entitled to for 60 days from the date you suspended your course.
Your university or college must tell the Student Loans Company (SLC) about your situation, including the date you suspended your course.
Apply for extra money
If you’re having financial difficulties after 60 days you might be able to get more Maintenance Loan or any other grants you’re entitled to.
Call Student Finance England (SFE) to check if you’re eligible to apply for extra financial help. If you’re eligible, you’ll be asked to complete a financial hardship confirmation form. SFE will then let you know whether you qualify for further help.
You’ll need your customer reference number when you call.
Student Finance England
Telephone: 0300 100 0607
Text relay (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0300 100 0607
Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm
Saturday, 9am to 4pm
Find out about call charges
You’ll need your customer reference number when you call.
If you’re a student from Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, contact:
You might also be able to get extra money from your university or college hardship fund.
If you suspend for another serious personal reason
You might still be able to get a Maintenance Loan or any other grants you’re entitled to while you’ve suspended your studies.
Call Student Finance England (SFE) to check if you’re eligible to apply for extra financial help. If you’re eligible, you’ll be asked to complete a financial hardship confirmation form. SFE will then let you know whether you qualify for further help.
Student Finance England
Telephone: 0300 100 0607
Text relay (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0300 100 0607
Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm
Saturday, 9am to 4pm
Find out about call charges
You’ll need your customer reference number when you call.
If you’re a student from Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, contact: