Financial Support For Higher Education Students
There may be financial support available whether you're a full-time or a part-time student. Below is information on the funding that may be available to you depending on the route you choose. Our professional advisors are on hand to help you find out what you could receive.
Part-Time
Undergraduate Students
You might get financial help through a fee grant, course grant and other sources subject to an assessment of the programme and household income. To check this out, an initial assessment of eligibility can be made online at: www.direct.gov.uk
If you are eligible then you need to complete a PTG1 form for 2011/12. Make sure you prepare your application prior to starting the programme.
Your tutor will verify your attendance on the programme before you submit your application to Student Finance England.
Please Note: Even if you appear eligible for a grant, at the time of your enrolment for Part Time Undergraduate programmes the College will charge 20% of the total fee and a monthly standing order mandate for the remainder in line with the Colleges Fee Policy. All fees paid will be refunded upon receipt of grant funding. This excludes PTLLS and PG/Cert Ed in Post Compulsory Education and Training (incorporating DTLLS) courses.
Non Undergraduate Students
These courses are not eligible for financial help through Student Finance England. Fees are charged for these courses in line with the Colleges Fee Policy and are due upon enrolment. The College will charge 20% of the total fees and a monthly standing order mandate for the remainder in line with the Colleges Fees Policy. If you are in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance or Employment Support Allowance (Work Related Activity Group) you may be entitled to remission of fees. Contact Client Services for more information.
Full-Time
Undergraduate Students
The main sources of help available to full-time students are student loans and grants. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to get extra help. In order to have your funding in place by the time you come to the College, you need to apply for it no later than 31st May 2011.
All applications for funding are made online at: www.direct.gov.uk
To find out how much you may be entitled to, use the Student Finance Calculator at: www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinancecalculator
If you want to find out more about repaying your student loan, including interest rates go to: www.studentloanrepayment.co.uk
For further information on Higher Education funding contact the Careers Advice & Guidance Team on 0800 092 6506 or the Colleges Partnership Liaison Officer on 07748 334 908.
Please Note: Additional funding may be available from the Access to Learning Fund and students with learning difficulties and disabilities may also be eligible for Disabled Students’ Allowance. This may apply if you are studying either full or part-time on a designated Higher Education course.