To say I don't already have a degree to get a student loan?

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Harkonen · 10/05/2023 17:36

I did a BA in English Lit 1989, but want to retrain as a counsellor. There's a foundation degree at a college near me which would be great. I'm not eligible for a loan from student finance due to having already done a degree 35 years ago. The college I did it at has changed its name. AIBU to say I don't have a degree? How would they ever know? I'm married now with a different name. I am aware this is very illegal and tbh I know already I won't do it as I'm normally very law abiding! I can't afford to do the degree through self funding.

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Jarstastic · 11/05/2023 13:06

Seems risky to me.

Looks like paying or borrowing. Have you already done some study in this area? If not, do you know if you are not working or earn less than £20k you are eligible for free Level 3 courses (and counselling is one of the areas there are lots of courses), regardless of what prior study you've done.

Banditdog · 11/05/2023 13:49

NumberTheory · 11/05/2023 07:38

Where did she say that?

Counselors need to be able to listen to what people have done in their lives, even if it’s criminal, without judging them if they are going to be any use as counselors. And a huge number of people caught up in the criminal justice system have mental health problems, so we really need counselors who are going to be able to listen to people talk about crime and still be effective.

All the same, OP, I’m glad you don’t intend doing it.

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She implied it.

sunshineonyou · 11/05/2023 13:51

ReadersD1gest · 10/05/2023 17:39

You'll make a marvellous counsellor.

@ReadersD1gest 😂😂

OP you could probably get away with it, possibly. But possibly not. Surely wondering about it is the worst option and better to be honest?

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