Financial Assistance and Funding Support
There are a variety of different financial support options available to our students, in order to find out if you are eligible, please complete the form below.
You must ensure to upload evidence of your household income to prevent any delay with your application. It’s important to get your application in as soon as possible so that support can be put in place quickly.
If you have any questions or need any support please contact a member of the Financial Support Team on 01724 294179 or by email financial.support@northlindsey.ac.uk
Click here to apply for Financial Assistance
| Meal Allowances | £3.20 a day will be uploaded on to your student card to use at the onsite food outlets. |
| Course Costs | Support towards non-essential course costs, these items must be approved by your tutor. |
| Tuition fees | Up to 100% award if you are studying Entry level, level 1 or Level 2.
Advanced Learner Loans are available to anyone studying a level 3 or above, more information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan. If you are a student aged between 16 and 18 when you start your course, the tuition and exam fees are free. |
| Childcare costs |
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| Travel Costs | If you live more than 3 miles from the college, you could be eligible for a transport allowance. This could be a bus pass or help towards fuel costs. |
| Stationary | £25.00 uploaded on to your student card to spend at our onsite stationery shop. |
| Printing | £25.00 uploaded to your student account for printing costs. |
| Vulnerable Bursary | If you are ages 16-18 and living independently in one of the following categories you may be eligible for a weekly bursary:
– in care. – care leavers. – receiving Income. Support, or Universal Credit because they are financially supporting themselves or financially supporting themselves and someone who is dependent on them and living with them such as a child or partner. – receiving Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payments in their own right as well as Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit in their own right. |
Anything that is essential for your course will be provided to you by the college/subject area. If you are eligible for Financial Assistance any other non-essential course costs may be supported. Financial assistance awards will vary depending on curriculum areas.
Please note: You need to be enrolled to be able to claim your financial assistance award so you will not be able to claim a refund or order any items until your first week at college.
16-18 Funding
Do I have to pay for my course?
No, if you are a Further Education student aged between 16 and 18 when you start your course, the tuition and exam fees are free.
What help can I get with coming to college?
-Clothing
-Equipment
-Trips
-DBS (Criminal Disclosure application – required for certain courses)
-Meals
-Bus Pass
-Travel expenses (if you are not eligible for a bus pass)
-University Interviews
-Stationery and Printing
-Work Experience
-UCAS
-Gym Membership
-Totum Card
16-18 Living Independently
If you meet any of the following criteria, you may be eligible to receive a weekly bursary payment for vulnerable young people as well as the support above. The bursary payments will be made subject to your attendance and will be paid directly into your bank account.
Are you…
- in care
- care leavers
- receiving Income Support, or Universal Credit because they are financially supporting themselves or financially supporting themselves and someone who is dependent on them and living with them such as a child or partner
- receiving Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payments in their own right as well as Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit in their own right
19+ Funding
Do I have to pay for my course?
Yes, if you are studying a Level 1 or 2 and you are aged 19 or over you can apply for financial assistance
If you are studying a Level 3, 4, 5 or 6 and you are aged 19 or over, then you are entitled to a 19+ Advanced Learning Loan.
Am I eligible for an Advance Learner Loan?
To qualify you will need to be:
- aged 19 and over on the first day of the course
- a resident in the UK for 3 years prior to the start of the course
- enrolling on a course at level 3 and above, such as: A levels, Access to HE Diplomas, other Diplomas and Certificates
Most learners aged 19 and over, studying at level 3, 4, 5 or 6 will qualify for these new loans (minimum £300) from the UK Government.
The accessibility to this means that you can learn a new skill, improve your knowledge and start a new career path without needing to pay the course fees upfront. You only start to pay back the loan once you have finished your course and you’re earning over £21,000. Until then you do not need to pay back anything, but you can make voluntary repayments at any time. If you are given a loan to cover the cost of your Access to Higher Education course and then you progress to successfully complete your degree, the Government will write off the loan that covered your Access course.
Repaying the Advance Learner Loan
Your monthly repayments will be based on your income, not what you borrowed. You’ll only start making repayments once you earn more than £404 per week, £1,750 per month or £21,000 per year and you would pay 9% of your income over £21,000
Here’s an example:
Salary: £25,000
Minimum salary level: £21,000
Salary on which loan repayment calculated: £4,000
Weekly repayment: £6.92
If for any reason your income falls below £21,000 – perhaps due to a career break or unemployment – your repayments are automatically suspended. They will only start again when you earn over £21,000 a year.
Useful links
https://www.gov.uk/student-finance-calculator
https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learning-loans/overview
For further information on the 19+ Funding please call our Customer Services team on 01724 294030 or email info@northlindsey.ac.uk
19+ Funding
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What other help can I get coming to college?
- Clothing
- Equipment
- Trips
- DBS (Criminal Disclosure application – required for certain courses)
- Meals
- Travel expenses (if you are not eligible for a bus pass)
- University Interviews
- Stationery and Printing
- Work Experience
- UCAS
- Gym Membership
- Totum Card
Please note: You need to be enrolled to be able to claim your financial assistance award so you will not be able to claim a refund or order any items until your first week at college.
Financial Assistance Form 2020/21
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Financial Assistance Form 2020/21
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Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students. We have a qualified and experienced team who can be contacted at any time. Our safeguarding and anti-bullying policies are available on our website.
Contact the team on 01724 294035 or send an email to safeguarding@northlindsey.ac.uk
Disability
The College is committed to enabling disabled students to participate as fully as possible in all aspects of the College’s academic and social programmes. We always try our very best to provide support to meet specific needs.
Contact the team on 01724 294074 or send an email to ann.cooper@northlindsey.ac.uk
Student Support & Inclusion
Our learning support team provides extra study support to students who need it or who want to improve their study skills. They also support students with disabilities or learning difficulties and can provide extra specialist equipment to help students get the best from their education.
British Values
North Lindsey College promotes the fundamental values which are both shared and practiced by members of society these include; democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of those with different beliefs and faiths.
Contact the team via email to equality@northlindsey.ac.uk
