What limited full-time is and how to apply
Usually you need to be studying full-time to get a Student Allowance, Student Loan or scholarship. If you're unable to undertake the workload of a full-time course you may still be able to get financial help under limited full-time status.
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You may qualify for limited full-time status if:
- you're finishing a recognised programme and to do this you need to study less than full-time but more than half of a full-time course
or
- your education provider supports your application to study less than full-time for one of the following reasons:
- you have an illness that prevents you from studying full-time or
- you can't study full-time where there is sufficient cause outside your control (this includes a disability which stops you studying full-time) or
- it's in your best interest to study less than full-time.
How to apply for limited full-time status
When you apply online for financial assistance and indicate you are unable to undertake the workload of a full-time course, you will be provided with a Limited Full-time application form.
If you cannot apply online, download the Limited Full-time application form and contact us. You need to fill in this form, and a Student Allowance or Student Loan application.
