Returning to your course after a break in study

Your academic school will contact you directly. They'll let you know about your modules for the coming academic year. You may also want to contact your course leader, personal tutor or supervisor. They can give you details of reading lists and help you plan your return.

You’ll need to ensure that you arrange accommodation for your return. See our guide to accommodation. You can email Student Accommodation Services or call them on +44 (0)115 848 2894.

You can also contact the Students’ Union Information and Advice Service. They'll be able to give advice on accommodation contracts.

You’ll need to start planning financially for your return. Below are some areas to consider.

Students funded by the Student Loans Company

You’ll need to reapply for your student finance if you are returning for the start of a new academic year. Applications for continuing students typically open in:

• spring, if you're a full-time undergraduate
• early summer, if you're a part-time undergraduate.

Your funding should resume automatically if you are:

• an undergraduate student, and you're returning within the same academic year, or
• a postgraduate student, and you haven't already received your full allocation of funding.

This is because the University will have notified the funding body of your return.

If you're returning to repeat a year of study, find out more about previous study and compelling personal reasons.

Email Student Financial Support for information and guidance on:

• your student finance application, and
• financial planning for your return to study.

Self-funded students

Ensure your fee payments are up to date. We won't permit you to re-enrol if:

you have outstanding tuition fees, or
you haven't made arrangements the University finds acceptable in respect of that fee.

Find out more about fee payment conditions and how to pay your fees.

Students funded by external funding bodies

You must keep your funding provider up to date with your intention to resume your studies. You must also ensure your fee payments are up to date. We won't permit you to re-enrol if:

• you have outstanding tuition fees, or
• you haven't made arrangements the University finds acceptable in respect of that fee.

Find more information for sponsored students.

If you're a US student in receipt of financial aid, email us in advance of your return. We can then advise you on the loan application process.

Students on Apprenticeships

Email Apprentice Support in advance of returning to study if:

• you're returning to study on one of our Apprenticeship programmes, and
• you've previously accessed support through Student Support Services.

The team will:

• seek to reinstate any previous funded support, and
• tell your Academic School about any changes to your Access Statement. This may be affected if your circumstances and / or support needs have changed.

Further education students

If you're a further education student, email us. We can offer advice and information about any funding you may be able to claim.

University bursaries, scholarships and hardship funding

Returning to university may affect your entitlement if you were receiving any:

• bursaries
• scholarships
• hardship funding.

You should check to see whether resuming your studies changes anything.

How will you support yourself financially?

Carefully consider how you'll support yourself financially when returning to your studies.

Any state benefits you claimed during your break in study may end once you return to your studies.

Email our Student Financial Support team to arrange an appointment. They'll be able to offer you advice and guidance on funding entitlement and budgeting.

If you need to find part-time work, visit our JobShop. You'll be able to find information about part-time jobs on campus and in Nottingham.

If Disability and Inclusion Services supported you before your break in study:

• contact the team you previously had support from
• do so in advance of your return.

Your adviser may need to review and reissue your Access Statement to your School. This will depend on your circumstances.

If you were in receipt of the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) before your break in study, email Student Finance England. Inform them that:

• you're returning to study, and
• you'd like to access DSA again.

You may need to fill in an up to date DSA1 form. This will depend on:

• your mode of study, and
• whether you're studying at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

You can do this alongside your student finance application. Your academic school may have to verify your return to study.

If you're an international student on a student visa, you must request a new CAS number. You need this to apply for a new student visa before resuming your studies. You should request your CAS three months before you are due to resume your studies. You'll have to make sure you meet the requirements for your new student visa application. Find out more about Student visa requirements.

Email International Student Support to check if you need a new CAS and for advice on your student visa application.

If your break in study was due to ill health, you must ensure you're well enough to resume your studies.

If you changed GP during your break in study, don’t forget to re-register with a local GP practice.

You may have been receiving ongoing mentoring support from Disability and Inclusion Services before your break in study.

• If so, we recommend you contact your mentor before you return. You can then discuss support provision once you return.
• If not, find out about the support available. You can email our student support advisers if you'd like their guidance on returning to your studies.

Returning to university can feel like starting all over again. This will depend on your own individual circumstances, including:

• how long you've been away
• what year you're in.

If this is the case, take the time to engage in activities and events once you're back. This will help you re-orientate yourself with university life and services. You may wish to have a look at the different clubs, societies and opportunities available. Find out more about life outside lectures.