Weekend Students Group Claim – University & 3rd Party Provider Misrepresentation
WHAT HAPPENED?
You received an offer letter stating "Study mode: Full time" and that you could apply for maintenance loans (living costs) from Student Finance England (SFE).
The law says if your only in-person attendance is on weekends, you are a distance learner.
Student Finance England (SFE) has now blocked maintenance loans and is demanding repayment of everything paid so far—both the maintenance loans and the tuition fees.
The university and its third-party provider misled us. We are claiming compensation.
WHAT DID THE UNIVERSITY AND THIRD-PARTY PROVIDER DO WRONG?
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Misrepresentation – They promised "full-time" status and maintenance loans in the offer letter. This claim was false.
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Breach of Contract – We signed up for a weekend course that worked with our jobs and families. They changed the terms.
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Unfair Commercial Practice – Under the Consumer Rights Act of 2015, a service must match what was promised. It did not.
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They knew or should have known — the Department of Education (DfE) warned universities in December 2025 about the definition of distance learning. They ignored it or chose not to act.
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They profited from us – the university and its third-party provider received full tuition fees (£9,250 per year) from Student Finance England (SFE). They broke no law by taking that money. But they left us with debt and no way to continue our studies.
WHY IS THIS UNACCEPTABLE?
This error is not a small mistake. Universities and their third-party providers are not uneducated individuals who misunderstood the law. They have legal teams. The Department of Education (DfE) warned them in December 2025 about the definition of "distance learning". They chose to ignore it or did nothing.
As a result:
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Students lost 2+ years of their lives
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Students face £20,000+ debt to Student Finance England (SFE) for maintenance loans
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Students face another £18,500 debt to Student Finance England (SFE) for tuition fees
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Students who cannot transfer to weekdays lose their entire degree
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Students who transfer are forced to change jobs, lose income, or abandon family responsibilities
WHAT ARE WE CLAIMING?
Single Student (no children) – 2 years of study
Category Amount
Tuition fees clawback (2 years) – Student Finance England (SFE) demands this back £18,500
Maintenance loan overpayment (2 years) – Student Finance England (SFE) demands this back £20,000
Loss of future maintenance loan (final year) £10,000
Loss of career progression (2 years) £15,000
Compensation for stress and mental harm £10,000
Total £73,500
Student with Children – 2 years of study
Category Amount
Tuition fees clawback (2 years) – Student Finance England (SFE) demands this back £18,500
Maintenance loan overpayment (2 years, with child element) – SFE demands this back £28,000
Loss of future maintenance loan (final year, with child element) £14,000
Loss of career progression (2 years) £15,000
Compensation for stress and mental harm £10,000
TOTAL £85,500
Student Who Transfers to Weekdays (under pressure)
These students lost maintenance loans temporarily but still claim compensation for the past.
Category Amount
Tuition fees clawback (2 years) – Student Finance England (SFE) demands this back £18,500
Maintenance loan overpayment (2 years) – Student Finance England (SFE) demands this back £20,000
Loss of career progression (2 years) £15,000
Compensation for stress and mental harm £10,000
TOTAL £63,500
Student Who CANNOT Transfer to Weekdays (work / family) and Must Abandon Studies
These students lose their entire degree. Their claim is the highest.
Category Amount
Tuition fees clawback (2 years) – Student Finance England (SFE) demands this back £18,500
Maintenance loan overpayment (2 years) – Student Finance England (SFE) demands this back £20,000
Loss of future maintenance loan (final year) £10,000
Loss of career progression (2 years) – enhanced £25,000
Compensation for loss of entire degree (diploma is now worthless) £20,000
Compensation for stress and mental harm £15,000
TOTAL £108,500
WHY STRESS COMPENSATION IS HIGH (£10,000 – £15,000)?
We are claiming £10,000 – £15,000 for stress, not £1,000. Why?
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Stress causes illness – anxiety, depression, sleep disorders
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We have lived in uncertainty for months, not knowing if we can continue our studies
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We face demands from Student Finance England (SFE) to repay £20,000+ that we spent in good faith
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We face another £18,500 demand for tuition fees
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We have lost time we will never get back
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Our hope for a better future has been shattered
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Some of us cannot transfer to weekdays – we lose our entire degree and years of our lives
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO?
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Fill in the form (takes 2 minutes) – [INSERT GOOGLE FORM LINK]
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Download and sign the Mandate Form (authorises me to act as your representative and refer you to a solicitor) – [DOWNLOAD LINK]
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Download and sign the GDPR Consent Form – [DOWNLOAD LINK]
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Find your Offer Letter (the first email from the university or third-party provider stating "Full time")
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Send all documents to: i.zoltak3@gmail.com
Printed copies of the Mandate Form and GDPR Consent Form will be available at your university or college. You can also request them by email.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Q: Do I have to pay anything now?
A: No. No win, no fee. You pay nothing upfront.
Q: What if I already transferred to weekdays?
A: You still claim for past losses (tuition fees, maintenance loan overpayment, stress, and lost career progression).
Q: What if I cannot transfer to weekdays?
A: Your claim is even stronger. You can claim the total loss of your degree.
Q: What if I already graduated?
A: You can still join. The misrepresentation happened when you enrolled.
Q: How long will the process take?
A: If settled out of court, it may take a few months. If it goes to court, the process may take 6 to 12 months.
Q: What if Student Finance England (SFE) already demands repayment?
A: Do not ignore it, but do not pay yet. Send us the letter. We will include it in the claim.
Q: What if I only studied 1 year, not 2?
A: The calculation will be adjusted. Contact me.
Q: What if I don't have my offer letter anymore?
A: Contact me anyway. We may still be able to help.
CONTACT
Irena Zoltak – Student Group Representative
Email: i.zoltak3@gmail.com
WhatsApp: 07799946728
LINKS
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Google Form (2 minutes to join): https://forms.gle/oFDyk1NxsaTG4Fkj9
Disclaimer
All compensation figures shown are illustrative estimates only. Actual amounts depend on individual circumstances, case outcomes, and the solicitor's success fee. These figures are not a guarantee. This website does not provide legal advice. Join at your discretion.
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