Regarding Uni Study Loan/ Bursary

[TheFallGuyZ]

Hi all, it's me again.

Today, I wish to enquire if anyone has knowledge of whether I have a case to secure a bursary and study loan if my family PCI exceeds the stated PCI. My dad is going to retire in 2 years and my elder sister is earning a gross income in the region of ten thousand. Personally, I don't take money from her and she will also not offer to cover my expenses. My only worry is that because of what she's earning alone, it will diminish my chance of securing a bursary and study loan. Anyone can advise given my situation? And yes, I'm already prepared to work PT too to supplement my parents who are still paying off the housing loan, though I'm not certain of the balance.

 

[Havok_ex]

Hi all, it's me again.

Today, I wish to enquire if anyone has knowledge of whether I have a case to secure a bursary and study loan if my family PCI exceeds the stated PCI. My dad is going to retire in 2 years and my elder sister is earning a gross income in the region of ten thousand. Personally, I don't take money from her and she will also not offer to cover my expenses. My only worry is that because of what she's earning alone, it will diminish my chance of securing a bursary and study loan. Anyone can advise given my situation? And yes, I'm already prepared to work PT too to supplement my parents who are still paying off the housing loan, though I'm not certain of the balance.

You have a case if your sister is married. You can say that she is married and is saving money to buy a home. You might also want to say that your sister is living at her husband/bf house. To remove her from the calculations. But if not, I don't think you have much of a case. Anyways, the max PCI has been increased from 1700 to 1900 this year for bursaries. If you are at the borderline, you may have a chance. But if not, I'd say give others a chance man, think about the poorer people who might need the money more than you. 10k/mth is pretty steep. Your sis could effectively pay off your uni fees in three months time, before you even complete one semester. Not that she is in any way obligated to though.