Financial Support

NEWS UPDATE!

Under NEW government legislation, people in receipt of certain benefits may be eligible for FREE tuition fees and, in some cases, exam and registration fees.

People eligible for free tuition fees must be unemployed and receive at least one of the following benefits:

  • Housing Benefit
  • Council Tax Benefit
  • Working Tax Credit 
  • Income Support (guaranteed)
  • Pension Credit, or
  • Contribution based Employment and Support Allowance.

People eligible for free tuition, exam and registration fees are those individuals who receive either:

  • Income based Jobseekers' Allowance, or
  • Work related Employment Support Allowance.

In addition, people wishing to study their first Level 2 or first full Level 3 qualification are eligible to have their tuition, exam and registration fees waived.

People who do not have a full Level 2 qualification and need to study a Level 1 qualification in order to progress onto a Level 2 course can also have tuition, examination and registration fees waived.


Please contact Student Services on 01642 473132 for more information.

Full-time students 

Courses are free for all full-time students aged 16-18 years old, but to help with the costs associated with studying full-time, such as travelling to and from college, we've put together a great package of benefits for ALL our 16-18 students studying full-time in 2011/2012, including:  

  • Cash allowances
  • Free travel for all to and from college
  • Cut-price lunchtime specials and meal deals
  • Free gym membership with personal training available
Find out more by downloading our information leaflet, or call Student Services on 01642 473132. 		   

 

Learner Support Funds

The College has learner support funds, which can provide financial support if you are on a low income. Funds can be made available to help with the cost of fees, books, equipment, travel and childcare.  As these funds are limited, we recommend that you apply as early as possible in your course if you think you could benefit from this support.  Please note: awards are means tested and that we require evidence of household income. For further details call Student Services on (01642) 473132.

Sir William Turner Foundation

For many years the Trustees of the Foundation have used their funds to support curriculum activities within the College and provide additional support for overseas visits.

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