Student Finance

 

COLLEGE FURTHER EDUCATION BURSARY FUNDS AND LEARNER SUPPORT FUNDS AVAILABLE NOW

WHAT HELP CAN I GET?

Apply now for financial help available if you cannot afford College fees or other course related costs.  You can apply for help with fees, travel, childcare, books and equipment.

16 – 19 Bursary Funds – apply now

  • £500 mainstream bursary for those on low household income
  • £1200 bursary for students who have been in care, care leavers, young people receiving Income Support and disabled young people on ESA and also receiving Disability Living Allowance

19+ Adult Learner Support Funds – apply now

  • £500 bursary for those applying for first full level 2 or level 3 qualification and on a low income

HOW CAN I APPLY?

Contact Student Services on 01206 712293 or visit any campus for information and advice.

  • Colchester campus: off Main Reception.  Telephone: 01206 712293
  • Braintree campus: Room A59 near the refectory. Telephone: 01206 714164
  • Clacton campuses: queries taken at Church Road Reception: Telephone: 01206 712234
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A Student Finance Adviser is available in Student Services to assist with information on Learner Support Funds, travel passes, bursaries, Student Loans, Access to Learning Funds, career development loans and other available funding.

Higher Education students

If you are attending, or are hoping to attend, a Higher Education course and you require advice on any of the following, the Student Services Finance Adviser may be able to help you.

  • Applications to the Student Loan Company for Loans and Grants
  • Advice on student funding including Colchester Institute bursaries
  • Access to Learning Funds

Access to Learning Funds

Under current government legislation Hardship Funds have been established to provide discretionary support to certain categories of student. If you think your financial circumstances may prevent you from attending a full-time or part-time higher education or sandwich course, then you may be eligible for financial support from the Access to Learning Fund . Further information can be obtained from the Student Finance Adviser at Colchester Institute.

Please contact our Student Finance Adviser:

Val Henfrey

 
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