Job Shop
A practical and
confidence-building way of raising funds is to get a part-time job while you
are studying. Student Support and Guidance can suggest a variety of on-campus
and local private sector jobs which are available.
University of Chester Bursary
Students who are eligible
for a full maintenance grant are also entitled to a University of Chester bursary of £1,000. This
is paid in three instalments: December 2009, £319 (mandatory minimum), February
£340.50 and May £340.50. It is administered and paid through the Student Loans
Company (alongside tuition fee loans and maintenance loans).
It is essential that you submit your
application for student support to your Local Authority or Student Loan Company in good time to
allow it to be processed before you arrive on Induction Day.
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. Margaret
Gilbert, the Student Support Officer, 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 Sports. Please contact Margaret Gilbert for more information.