Change of Circumstance
If things don’t work out as planned and you are thinking about:
you will need to think about the impact this could have on your finances and other related matters.
Regardless of the decision you make or options available to you, you will need to notify your assessment authority if you do not progress as expected. You can do this by completing a change of circumstance form or by amending your online student finance account. The University will also notify your assessment authority of the change. Contact details are as follows:
- Student Finance England: 0845 300 5090
- Student Finance Northern Ireland: 0845 6000 662
- Student Finance Wales: 0845 602 8845
- Student Awards Agency for Scotland: 0300 555 0505
Other sources of support:
Personal Tutor
You may find it useful to discuss your options with your personal tutor.
Student Wellbeing Service
If you need to speak to someone about the financial implications of repeating, taking time out, transferring or withdrawing you can book an appointment with the Student Finance Adviser.
If you are experiencing personal or emotional problems you may find it beneficial to speak to a Student Wellbeing Adviser.
To make an appointment you should contact the Student Wellbeing Service by calling 0191 208 3333 or complete an online enquiry form: https://my.ncl.ac.uk/students/enquiries/
Student Advice Centre
If you want to talk to someone about your entitlement to benefits, council tax exemption or an academic issue you can book an appointment with the Student Advice Centre by telephoning 0191 239 3979 or emailing: Student-Advice-Centre@ncl.ac.uk
Study Matters
If you are finding the academic content of your course difficult and you want help with this you should speak to your tutor. You may also find the following university services helpful:
- University Library who offer a broad range of information to help you improve your study skills: www.ncl.ac.uk/library/teaching/stan/
- Maths Aid – a drop-in centre to which can help provide assistance with mathematics and statistics: www.ncl.ac.uk/students/mathsaid/
- Writing Development Centre which offers tuition, guidance and advice on all aspects of academic writing: www.ncl.ac.uk/students/wdc/
Careers Service
The Careers Service can offer free and impartial advice about the options available to you and your next steps. For more information see: www.ncl.ac.uk/careers/explore/changingCourse.php
External sources:
Back on Course: www.backoncourse.ac.uk/
Prospects: http://ww2.prospects.ac.uk/p/articles/leaving_your_course.jsp
Not going to uni: www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/
