FINANCE Fees for Students Aged 16 to 18
You do not have to pay tuition fees if you are under 19 at the start of your course and meet the UK residency rules. As at 31st December 2020 the UK’s new points based immigration system applies and treats EU (other than Irish citizens) and non-EU citizens equally and you must be able to demonstrate that you are legally resident in the UK to be funded. Other criteria for fee waiver will be provided upon request.
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Welsh Education Maintenance Allowance – Welsh residents aged under 19 may be eligible to receive up to £30 a week, subject to full attendance at college. For more details, visit: https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/fe/ema.aspx
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Welsh Government Learner Grant – Welsh residents aged 19 and above may be eligible to receive up to £1500, subject to full attendance at college. For more details, visit: https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/ fe/information-for-parents/welsh-government-learninggrant-further-education.aspx
Fees for Mature Students If you are aged 19 or over at the start of your course you may be required to pay a contribution towards your course costs, subject to your personal circumstances. Please contact the College for more information. Students aged 19–23 may be able to claim funding for their tuition fees depending upon previous qualifications achieved and personal circumstances. •
19+ Advanced Learner Loans provide support for those aged 19 years and above to access certain advanced (Level 3) and higher (Level 4 and 5) courses. These offer support similar to that which is available in higher education for tuition costs. Further information on Advanced Learner Loans is available online from https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan
Bursaries & Funds
Please note: It should be emphasised that funds for financial support are limited, and that applications after the start of the academic year may not succeed. Application forms for financial assistance are available online via the website, or from Student Services at Ludlow College together with detailed information on who is eligible. For further details and information on the above schemes please contact the Enquiries Team on 0800 032 1986 or email bursariesludlow@hlcollege.ac.uk. If you are struggling with your finances during your course, please ask for advice at Student Services.
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Students facing difficulties in attending college because of financial issues may apply to the College for support as follows: •
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Students aged between 16 and 19 years may apply for a means tested, discretionary bursary to assist with essential course expenses. Where possible, we will also assist with transport costs. Students in certain disadvantaged groups may receive an entitlement of up to £1,200 a year. Adult students over the age of 19 years may be eligible for help from the 19+ Discretionary Student Support Fund. Adult students over the age of 19 who have taken out a Advanced Learner Loan to finance their studies, may apply to the Advanced Learner Loan Bursary Fund for assistance with non-course costs such as travel, childcare or, in certain specific circumstances, accommodation if they are studying away from home on an eligible course.
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The Foundation of Ludlow College is proud to offer an additional £5,000 fund designed to help students, especially adults, who do not meet the terms and conditions of the schemes mentioned above. The application form and process are the same as for the other bursaries and college schemes. Please ask at Student Services for more information. Caitlin’s Kickstart Trust makes £1,000 available each year to university applicants in honour of former student, Caitlin Hurcombe. Ludlow College students are invited to submit a winning project each spring. Successful students receive the award to assist with their expenses in their first year of university/further education. Please ask Student Services for further information.
Please Note: the information shown here is accurate at the time of print in 2021 and is for guidance purposes only. Ludlow College cannot be held responsible for any changes to this information after time of print.
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