Adult Learning Grant - Get New Skills and Qualifications
With the Adult Learning Grant (ALG), you can now get paid to go back into education - and get the skills you need, to get the job you want. If you're eligible, you'll get up to £30 a week while you're studying - around £1,000 a year* - to help pay for things like travel, books and materials.
You can choose from a whole range of courses to gain qualifications that are relevant to actual jobs, and improve your employability. And there may be no fees to pay for college courses either, if you're studying for your first full Level 2 or Level 3 qualification.
If you are thinking about studying at the College you may be entitled to the *Adult Learning Grant. Can you answer yes to the following?
- Are you between 19 and working age?
- Will you be studying full-time and committed to 100% attendance?
- Is this your first full Level 2 or 3 qualification (including BTEC, NVQ, AVCE, A Level)?
If you're working part-time, or living at home, you could still get ALG. The amount you receive will be dependent upon your income and that of any co-habiting partner.
* Terms and conditions apply.
The
Next Step?
Contact Student Services to get advice
on the right course for you. Staff will
offer advice to enable you to apply
for the Grant. Call 01942 761607 or 01942 761438 for more information.
Financial Support for Part-time Students
Part-time students, who are studying at least 50% of an equivalent full-time course, may be entitled to a fee grant and/or course grant (dependent on your income and that of your husband, wife or partner).
For further information about extra help available, please contact your Local Authority, by phoning the Student Finance Information line on 0800 731 9133 or by visiting the DfES website (www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance). Application forms (PTG1) can be accessed from the DfES website or alternatively by ringing the Student Finance Information Line (as above).
Access to Learning Fund
The Access to Learning Fund (ALF)
is available to provide help for students
on low incomes who may need extra
financial support to access and remain
in higher education. More specifically
the fund can be used to:
- Meet specific course and living
costs which are not already met from
other sources (loans/grants etc.)
- Help if students are in financial
hardship
- Provide emergency payments for unexpected
financial crises
- Help students who may be considering
giving up their course because of
financial problems.
ALF is available to both full-time and part-time students, once enrolled. However it is subject to eligibility criteria. To gain more information and to make an appointment to see if you are eligible to apply, please go along to any of the College's Student Services, or alternatively ring 01942 761438 or 761807.
Fees for Part-time Students
If you would like more information
on payment of fees for part-time courses
please contact Student Services.
If you would like more information
on Cash Concerns, you can also contact
Student Services on 01942 761606 or 761807.