Limited full-time
You can request Limited full-time status from StudyLink for certain circumstances or when you are studying less than full time to complete your programme. These can include:
- You have a serious medical condition
- For a reason you cannot control
- You would struggle with a full-time workload
Limified full-time forms must be reviewed and countersigned by Student Hubs.*
*Please note that you must meet the StudyLink definition for limited full-time study. For more information, please see StudyLink's Limited full-time page.
The final decision on your application remains with StudyLink, however you will need the support of the University.
For detailed information, please see StudyLink's Limited full-time page.
How to complete your limited full-time status application form:
- Download the StudyLink Limited Full-time Form and complete Part One - Personal Details.
- Send your completed form to Student hubs for Part Two - Statement from authorised staff member by visiting Limited Full-Time Form for Student Hubs Review.
- Student Hubs will check Part One of your form against the StudyLink guidelines, but they will not make a decision on your application. Only StudyLink can provide approval. See StudyLink Guidelines.
- If Student Hubs have any questions or need additional information we will email you.
- Please do not send any medical evidence, if this is the grounds for your application.
- Student Hubs will email the form back to you with Part Two completed as appropriate based on your circumstances.
- You then submit the completed form and any supporting evidence to StudyLink so they can assess your application.
- StudyLink will notify you directly with the outcome of your application.
If you have made an application and it has been declined, you will need to talk to StudyLink directly about this.