Withdrawing from studies

Implications for Home students

Once you have made the decision to withdraw and have completed the relevant form, your record will be deactivated. Your finance record will be recalculated in line with the university policy to determine the fee due for the period you attended for. The relevant dates and percentages of fee payable are available below.

Students in receipt of government student support packages

If you are in receipt of student support from Student Finance England or other regional equivalent, withdrawing from your studies has a number of consequences on your entitlement to student support.

We will notify your student support provider of your withdrawal. Upon reassessment of your entitlement, they will determine the appropriate tuition fee loan you are entitled to. The level of fee they will pay to us will depend on the date of your withdrawal. The university will not charge you a fee higher than the tuition fee loan entitlement.

You will also be reassessed in relation to your entitlement for maintenance loan and grants. If you are entitled to receive a further payment of support, you will receive this on the next payment period as detailed in your support notification letter. However, if it is deemed that you have received too much support, you may be required to make a repayment as soon as possible. Any further support for the remainder of the year will be rescinded.

In addition, withdrawal would mean that, should you return to higher education in the future, you will be treated as a new student and will be assessed for the student support package available in the year you re-enter education, this will include the relevant new entrant fee. Furthermore, you will be assessed as having already utilised some of your student support entitlement which could affect the level of support you receive in the future. Advice and guidance is available from the student finance team.

Students who are self-payers or employer-sponsored

Upon submission of the relevant form, we will recalculate the fee due for the period of attendance. We will determine whether the account is settled, whether there is a refund due or whether there is still an outstanding balance. If the account is settled there will be no further action for you to take. If there is a refund due we will request that you complete a refund request form to enable us to repay the funds. Refunds will be made in line with the university's Charging and Refund Policy. If however there is a balance due, you or your employer/sponsor will be required to make the payment as soon as possible to clear the account. Please note monies not paid by an employer/sponsor remain the liability of the student.

In addition, withdrawal would mean that should you return to higher education in the future, you will be treated as a new student and will be required to pay the new entrant rate tuition fee for the year of your return.

Government Means Tested Benefits

Students that withdraw from their studies are no longer considered students and so you may be eligible to apply for government means-tested benefits depending on your personal circumstances and you should check with the appropriate benefit office. Advice and guidance is available from the student finance team.

Implications for International students

Implications for your visa (Students who hold a Student Visa)

If you are a student with a Student Visa, withdrawing or interrupting from your studies has implications for your visa. Please visit our Visa and Immigration webpage for further information.

Implications for your finances

Upon submission of the relevant form, we will recalculate the fee due for the period of attendance. We will determine whether the account is settled, whether there is a refund due or whether there is still an outstanding balance. If the account is settled there will be no further action for you to take. If there is a refund due we will request that you complete a refund request form to enable us to repay the funds. Refunds will be made in line with the university's Charging and Refund Policy. If however there is a balance due, you or your sponsor will be required to make the payment as soon as possible to clear the account. Advice and guidance is available from the student finance team.

Implications for US students in receipt of Federal Student Aid

US Nationals are not included in this policy for reasons relating to the US Department of Education Regulations relating to Federal Student Aid which are disbursed for the purposes of payment of tuition fees. You must therefore contact your Destination point administrator if you are thinking of withdrawing from study.

Implications for your accommodation

University Accommodation

If you live in the university's Halls of Residences, you must notify the Accommodation Service in writing that you are withdrawing or have withdrawn from your programme and provide them with a copy of your Withdrawal Form. You can do this by submitting the Leaving Early request form online through the Accommodation portal or email your local Accommodation Services team.  Arrangements will then be made for the termination of your Accommodation Licence.  Four weeks' (28 days) notice will be accepted from the date of notification/receipt of your withdrawal form (or on the date of the withdrawal if it falls after the four week notice period).  The resident will be charged for this four week notice period unless the licence is terminated earlier due to a replacement resident being found for their room.  Residents will be notified if they will be released early.  If you do not do this your contract continues until the end of your licence period and you will be liable for payment.