Student Finance

Higher Education

Support is available for most students studying designated course of HE. Normally the course must be undertaken at a publicly funded institution in the UK but some courses at private establishments also qualify for support.

Support comes in the form of assistance with tuition fees, a student loan and, for students starting their course in 2004/05, a Higher Education Grant of up to £1,000. These elements of support are income assessed. There is also support in the form of grants available for specific students, those with childcare responsibilities and those with a disability.

Applications for the above support need to be made to Somerset County Council (assuming that the applicant lives in Somerset).

Further Education

Further Education support is available for students attending FE courses in either Further Education Colleges or a Sixth Form.

Support is available to FE students from the following sources:

Education Maintenance Allowances
Learner Support Funds
Care To Learn Grants to help with Childcare costs for students aged 16-18
FE Residential Support Scheme for students who have to live away from home whilst studying
Help with transport costs