The Isle of Wight College

Financial Support

Bursary Funding Deadline

The cut-off date for applying for bursary for the current academic year 2011/12 will be 30 March 2012.

Applications made after this date will not be processed. Please make sure all Bursary forms are taken to Student Services as soon as possible

Student Services offer advice on the following:

• Funding your course
• Further Education Fee Concession
• Higher Education Funding
• State Benefits
• Funding Childcare
• Housing Problems

Please call Student Services on 01983 550581 for more information or assistance.

Tuition and Qualification Fee

If you are 16 and under 19 years of age on 01 September in the year you begin your studies your tuition and qualification fee is FREE, provided you are a resident of the UK or European Community. Many courses do, however, have additional costs for materials, clothing, equipment, visits and residential study trips, which students must pay for.

Discretionary Learner Support Funds 16 – 18

Students from low-income families may also be eligible to receive support from these funds to assist with their course materials.

View Discretionary Learner Support Fund Policy

Young Parents 16 – 19

If you are a young parent you may be eligible for help with the cost of childcare.

Students 19+

If you are aged 19 or over on 01 September in the year you begin your studies you are responsible for the payment of tuition, examination and course expenses.

Fee Concessions 19+

Students in receipt of an income-based benefit, or Working Tax Credit (subject to household income) may be eligible for their tuition fees to be waived.

Please note that the course must be eligible for fee concessions, please contact Student Services on 01983 550581 or email Student Services for further information.

Discretionary Learner Support Funds 19+

Discretionary Child Care Support Funds 20+ Eligible students may also apply for assistance with their additional course expenses and child care.

Level 2 Entitlement

If you are aged 19 or over and without a full Level 2 (equivalent or higher) qualification then you may not have to pay for your tuition fees.

Level 3 Entitlement

If you are 19, but under 25 without a full Level 3 (equivalent or higher) qualification then you may not have to pay for your tuition fees. This applies to the current academic year, however if you are applying to study from September 2012 please be aware the level 3 entitlement will be age restricted to those under the age of 24 on the 31 August 2012

For further information and eligibility contact Student Services.

If you think your finances will prevent you from starting a course please check with Student Services on 01983 550581.

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