im starting my PhD in jan. i am self funding and have paid my first year's fees in full but have now realised things wont be as i thought. in short, my financial situation doesnt look good. is it possible to start and appy for funding for say year 2? i will check with my uni when i start in jan. but just wondered...do u have to secure funding in advance of the first year or can i apply for consequent years. my course is full time in the social sciences. thank you x