Change of Circumstances, Withdrawing or Suspending Studies

Change of Circumstances

At certain stages throughout a student’s time at University or before they start, their circumstances could change – affecting what financial help they could get from Student Finance England.

Before the start of their course students can use their online account to make changes to:

• their choice of course
• their choice of university or college
• the details of their placement
• the amount of loan they’re applying for
• their personal details

After their course has started, the student can still update their personal details online but if they intend to change their course, repeat a year, suspend their studies or if the fee they’re being charged changes, they’ll need to ask the University to inform Student Finance England.

Students Withdrawing Or Suspending Their Studies

In addition, if a student decides to suspend or withdraw from their studies, they’ll need to let their University or College know immediately. The University or College will then notify Student Finance England who will decide if their existing student finance should continue.

Students withdrawing from their course before the end of a year may still have a liability to pay tuition fees. An example of percentages due is shown on the Full-time Undergraduate Financial Support page of this website.

For more details contact the University’s Finance Office by emailing them on: creditcontrol@worc.ac.uk  

If you need advice on how your student finance will be affected or need help liaising with Student Finance England, then please make an appointment with one of the University's Money Advisers via firstpoint.

Compelling Personal Reasons

Student Finance received for a previous year (or more) of study can sometimes be disregarded and the entitlement reinstated if a student was unable to complete the year or years in question because of Compelling Personal Reasons (CPR). Click on link to left of this page for more information.