Part-time Work
A practical and confidence-building way of raising funds is to get a part-time job while you are studying. Careers & Employability can suggest a variety of on-campus (UniJob) and local private sector jobs which are available. For further information, please have a look at the Careers & Employability Vacancies page.
Part-time Students
If you are studying part-time, you could qualify for grants to help pay for your fees and course costs. These are called "fee grants" and "course grants". You should consult the Fee Grants and Course Grants for part-time Students website or contact your Local Authority for details.
Access to Learning Funds
If you get into financial difficulty while completing your course, you may be eligible for financial help from our Access to Learning Funds. The Student Support Funds Officers in Student Welfare will be able to assist you.
Help for Students with Children or Dependants
If you have children or adult dependants, you may be eligible to apply to your local authority for a "Childcare Grant" or an "Adult Dependant's Grant". You should apply for a Childcare Grant at the same time as applying for a Tuition Fee Loan from your Local Authority. Students with dependant children may also be entitled to claim Child Tax Credit from HM Revenue and Customs and a Parent's Learning Allowance to help with course-related costs, such as books, study materials and travel costs.
Help for Students with Disabilities
If you are either a full-time or part-time student with a disability, mental health difficulties or specific learning difficulties, you can apply for a Disabled Students Allowance (DSA). You will have to provide medical proof of your disability such as a letter from a doctor or specialist. The DSA is paid on top of the other student packages and does not need to be repaid.
Sponsorship and Charitable Trusts
Bursaries are often awarded to cover course expenses such as books, travel and field trips. Information can be found on the Educational Grants Advisory Service (EGAS) website.
Careers in Health and Social Care
Students accepted onto NHS funded Diploma or Degree courses may be entitled to a bursary covering tuition fees and a contribution to living costs. Students studying for a career in social work may also be entitled to a non-repayable bursary. The NHS Student Bursary Scheme website has information on both types of finance.
University of Chester Scholarships
It is also possible to attain scholarships in Music and Sport.
There are a number of music scholarships awarded to suitable candidates. At present there are some choral and instrumental scholarships worth £800 in total per annum and this will be divided according to need and the expertise of appointed students. The roles involve playing leading parts in the musical activities of the University. Details are available from Vicki Bulgin, Director of Music, on 01244 344529 or vicar2@lineone.net
University of Chester Sports Scholarships are available to undergraduate students of the University who can demonstrate active representation at national or international level. This includes national ranking in a particular sport or actively competing in national leagues or competitions. Detailed information about the scheme including conditions for eligibility, application procedures and forms can be obtained from the Sport and Exercise Science area of the University website or by contacting the Sports Scholarship Scheme coordinator, Wendy Owen, at w.owen@chester.ac.uk
6 Feb 2012