Help me pay my student loans

Having passed the 1st year of my degree course, I now need help in paying off my 1st year £9000 Tuition Fee - or face dropping out next year in order to clear the Debt.

I've been working with adults with a wide range of disabilities for several years now - but felt I could do more for them if I improved my qualifications, so decided to return to university in September 2016 with my goal being to become an Advocate for people with Learning disabilities.

I'm taking a degree in Special Educational Needs and Disability - but knew from the start I would have to self fund for the 1st year as I wasn't eligible for the usual Student Loan (although I am eligible for the 2nd and 3rd years). However, I was working at the time and felt this would not be too much of a problem. Unfortunately, I lost my job in October, needed to use my Student Maintanance Loan for my household bills etc., and, despite every effort, didn't manage to find another job until March 2017.

So far, I have managed to pay £4000 off the Debt - but sadly, the University will not allow me to re-enrol if I do not clear the remaining £5000 before the end of August 2017. I will be able to return for my 2nd year in September 2018 provided I no longer owe them any money - but it's very worrying as I'm now on a Zero Hours Contract (for flexibility around my university contact sessions) and cannot always get enough shifts. I'm really enjoying the course, have done much better than I ever expected and have also made some good friends with whom I often team up when needed. We 'understand' each other and work well together - and I will lose all of that, too, if I have to miss the 2nd year beginning this September.

I have done everything I can to clear the debt (and continue to do so) - so this is basically a final resort. All donations will be gladly received - and I really appreciate any help you are able to give. Thank you.



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