Finances as a Mature Student
You may already have financial commitments and therefore have less disposable income than other students. If this is you, do not worry. There are various ways to help you in your financial situtation.
Solent University
If you have financial concerns, you can speak in confidence to a member of the student funding team. Please email student.funding@solent.ac.uk or call in to the Student Hub once you are here to find about any support available to you.
Funding based on household income
The following information has been taken from the Gov.uk.
It’s important to apply for student finance as soon as possible. The quicker you apply, the sooner we can assess your application and pay you.
To make sure you have some funding in place near the start of your course you'll be award a minimum amount of funding first.
You’ll get more money if you’re entitled to it once student finance (Gov) have processed your household income details. This can take around 6 to 8 weeks.
If you’re over 25, you’ll be considered an independent student. You can also be considered independent if you’re under 25 and:
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Care for a child
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Have supported yourself financially for three years before your course starts
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You’re a care leaver or you’re estranged from your parents
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You have been married or in a civil partnership at any time before the start of your course
How much funding you’ll get as an independent student depends on your own circumstances and household income.
If you’re married, in a civil partnership or living with a partner, we’ll ask for details of your partner’s income as part of the application process.
The rules are different if you’re under 25. Find out more about how household income affects your funding.
There’s extra help available if you’re a student with children or dependent adults, or if you have a disability, long-term health condition, mental health condition or learning difficulty.
Students with children or dependent adults can apply for: