Student Support

We know that studying for any qualification can be a busy time and there are a lot of things to think about, that’s why we offer dedicated support to make sure you can settle into College life easily, concentrate on your course and achieve the best grades possible.

SUPPORTING YOU DURING YOUR STUDIES

Our Student Services Team offer impartial information, advice and guidance on a full range of services including: • Course information and enrolment - advice on course availability and how to enrol with the College. • Travel and transport. • Health - external partners contribute to termly health and wellbeing events. • York College Bursaries - before, during and after your course, the Funding Team is available to help you investigate the funding options available, to help you with anything from tuition fees to travel costs. Please visit yorkcollege.ac.uk/ bursary for more details. • Careers - advice is freely available to current students and potential students of any age thinking of attending

York College. • Counselling - a free and confidential service to help you if you’re experiencing problems, feeling under pressure or finding it hard to cope. • Confidential appointments with specialist advisers can be arranged via a referral service, speak to the College for more information.

HELPZONE CONTACT DETAILS

For further information or guidance on student support and funding, please email helpzone@yorkcollege.ac.uk or call 01904 770455.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

If you have a disability, specific learning difficulty (such as dyslexia) or a long-term physical or mental health condition, or if you are a student who has children or other dependants, you may be eligible for additional support. Visit www.direct.gov. uk/studentfinance for funding support or contact the College for advice and guidance. We will also make sure that you have the reasonable adjustments and support in place if you need it to engage fully with your studies.