How do I extend my time on the Scheme?

Your allotted time can be extended in the following circumstances:

a) where you are a Disabled Person and – as a result of your disability – you are, or will become, unable to pass the Scheme for Registration in the Allotted Time

and/or

b) where, due to Exceptional Circumstances you are, or will become, unable to pass the Scheme for Registration in the Allotted Time. 

If you are awarded an extension and then experience additional exceptional circumstances, then additional time can be added on to this extension at the discretion of the appeals panel. You cannot apply for an additional extension to your allotted time if the exceptional circumstances occurred outside of this extended time. 

Find out dates of future appeals and appeals review panels and their deadline dates.

To apply for an extension on the Scheme of Registration a fee of £100.00 is due before your appeal application can be processed. If your appeal is upheld for an extension by the Appeals Panel, the fee paid will be credited to your account within fourteen working days. Please note that appeal application fees for any Panel held after 1 July 2024 will be non-refundable.

To apply for an extension, fill out the form in your My College areastating the length of extension you require, your reasons for the exceptional circumstances, along with evidence to fully support your appeal.

You will need to upload any supporting evidence in Word or PDF format (jpeg, png or any other formats will not be accepted).

Please do not use this form for family-friendly leave.