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Money Matters

The question about whether or not you can afford to study often worries people. Boston College strives to give you the best guidance on financial information and support, and to help you no matter what your situation.

Fees and Costs

Once you have chosen a course to suit you, please contact the Information Officers on 01205 313218 to find out about tuition fees and approximate additional costs. If a course lasts for more than one year, only the first year’s tuition fee and costs will be listed, unless otherwise specified. Fees apply to Government subsidised courses followed by students ordinarily resident in the UK and most students from EU countries. Full-time course tuition is free for those who are under 19 on 31st August of the year they start their course. For the over 19's, fees for courses vary, with some concessions depending on your circumstances. The approximate Aadditional costs can include registration, materials and assessment for example, and are payable to the College on enrolment. Other costs, such as membership of professional bodies or tools and kit, will be explained when you enrol. Further details can be found in the College’s Fees Policy, available from Learner Services.

It is now a government requirement that we must see proof of identification for all learners. This can take the form of a passport, driving licence, National Insurance card, bank credit / debit card, exam certificate, employer’s ID or government Entitlement to Benefit letter. We are unable to enrol you without this identification.

Financial Assistance for Young Learners

Boston College Bursary Scheme

If you are a young person aged 16-19 living in care, a recent care leaver, receiving Income Support or receiving Disability Living Allowance and Employment Support Allowance, you will receive guaranteed support totalling £1,200 per year from September 2011. Other learners may be eligible for financial help depending upon their financial circumstances.

For more information have a look at our leaflet or contact Karen Dunmore (ext 4457) or Stephanie Searles (ext 3372) on the main college number -01205 365701.

Further information is also available on the Government website on www.direct.gov.uk

Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)

The EMA scheme ended in 2011. However EMA payments are still available to continuing learners if:
You first applied for your EMA in 2009/10 – in this case you’ll receive the same weekly payment during 2011-12
You first applied for EMA in 2010/11 and you currently receive £30 – if this is the case you will receive EMA of £20 a week in 2011/12

For the most up to date information on EMAs please visit the Government website on www.direct.gov.uk/ema or contact Karen Dunmore (ext 4457) or Stephanie Searles (ext 3372) on the main college number -01205 365701.

Home to College Transport

Young learners may qualify for transport support from Lincolnshire County Council if they:
• Live in Lincolnshire
• Live more than 3 miles from their designated college (as designated by LCC)
• Are under 19 years on 1st September 2011 (or 21 years if they have learning difficulties and/or disabilities)
• Are attending a course with a minimum of 12 hours taught time

For help and advice please ring the Transport Team on 01522 782020 or email CSC_EducationTransport@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Financial Assistance for Adults

Adult Learning Grant (ALG)

The Adult learning Grant scheme closed to new applicants in July 2011. However If you have been receiving Adult Learning Grant in 2010-11 and are on the second year of a two year course, you may be entitled to ALG for one further year. For more information contact Karen Dunmore on 01205 365701 ext. 4457 or the Student/Parent Helpline on 0800 121 8989, or visit www.direct.gov.uk/alg

For information on financial assistance to support your learning, please visit www.direct.gov.uk/adultlearning or phone 0800 100 900

Learner Support Funds (For learners aged 19 and over)

The College may be able to provide assistance through its Learner Support Funds to adult learners who are suffering financial difficulties or hardship. The funds do not provide a grant to live on but can help with the costs of being a learner such as travel to College, books, childcare etc. Eligibility criteria apply. For more information please contact Learner Services at De Montfort Campus on 01205 365701 ext 4440.

Higher Education

Learners following Higher Education courses (degrees and HNDs) are entitled to apply for a Student Loan. The amount of loan depends on individual circumstances. For the most up to date information on Higher Education fees and loans please visit http://www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance or contact one of the Careers Guidance Team on 01205 36570

If you are thinking of going to University in 2012 please read the leaflets below to find out more information about financial support that could be available to you.

Higher Education Finance Support - Part-time Study
Higher Education Finance Support - Full-time Study

Career Development Loan

You may be eligible for a Career Development Loan to help with the cost of studying. For more information please visit www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/AdultLearning/FinancialHelpForAdultLearners/CareerDevelopmentLoans or http://tiny.cc/y6ll8

For further information on Student Finances please visit www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

Child Care Support

If you are aged under 20, returning to education and have a low household income you may be entitled to financial assistance through the Care to Learn Scheme. This scheme can help pay towards childcare with a registered or OfSTED approved child minder. For more information please visit www.direct.gov.uk/moneytolearn or contact Sharon Posey on 01205 365701 ext 4440.

If you are aged 20 or over the College may be able to offer assistance with child care costs if you are in financial hardship. Eligibility criteria apply. For more information please contact Sharon Posey on 01205 365701 ext 4440.

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