Suspending studies carries financial consequences that students must evaluate:
- Tuition fees: Fee liability is determined by the last date of attendance. Full-time students attending beyond key dates (for example, one-third or two-thirds of the academic year) may incur a proportional fee (see Suspension of Studies Factsheet - Full-time). Part-time students- liability depends on completed modules (see Part-time Factsheet).
- Student finance: Funding from loans or grants ceases during suspension. Students must liaise with Student Finance England and the York St John University Funding Advice team to adjust arrangements and prevent overpayment issues upon return.
- Accommodation: University accommodation contracts may require students to vacate premises - students should verify this with the Accommodation team. Private tenancy agreements may remain binding.
- International students: Changes to visa status may affect funding eligibility -consultation with the Visa and Compliance team is essential.
- Resources: Access to University facilities (for example, library, IT services) is suspended, although email access is retained
Students should refer to the Suspension of Studies Factsheets for comprehensive details.
Full-time students: https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/media/content-assets/registry/student-records/documents/Suspension-of-Studies-(full-time)-Factsheet-(3).pdf;
Part-time students: https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/media/content-assets/registry/student-records/documents/Suspension-of-Studies-(part-time)-Factsheet-(2).pdf)