I managed get £40k from HSBC for a modular course in the summer, rather bizzarely I had a place on the integrated course at Cabair but they would not lend me that much??? still can't work that one out,obviously someone at HSBC is in on the game and knows that integrated courses are a bit pricey for a very small chance of getting a job before a modular student,in the eyes of the manager I spoke to-"you all get the same quals so why lend you £70k?". Fair enough and off I ran with my money.
Also strange in that I have been a HSBC customer for years and not a good one at that,getting myself in to a load of greif about 5 years ago defaults etc yet I now have mortgage and studies loan with them.Not that I am complaining!
The best plan could be to go to my branch armed with lost of nice brochures and a fine bullsh1tting technique(sorry,I mean good convincing skills!) and try again.
Good Luck,pm if you need any more details. Mark
