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Getting Financial Help. Bursaries and scholarships . Bursaries and Scholarships. What other options are there?. Bank Loans. Student Loans. Maintenance Grant (low income households) . Special Support Grant (single parents, disability etc.). Exemptions (council tax) .
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Getting Financial Help Bursaries and scholarships
Bursaries and Scholarships What other options are there? Bank Loans Student Loans Maintenance Grant (low income households) Special Support Grant (single parents, disability etc.) Exemptions (council tax) Discounts (e.g. Travel) Part-time jobs
Bursaries and Scholarships Getting started with your search Two main ways to search • Via the UCAS • The University’s website
Searching via UCAS Step 1: Find each of your courses on course search
Searching via UCAS Step 2: Click on ‘fees & Finances’
Searching via UCAS Step 3 Read Info under scholarships and bursaries available
Search via the university’s website Step 1: Go on to the university’s website & type into the search window
Search via the university’s website Step 2 Link on the results links for details
Other useful sources GovernmentSources Directgov HEFCE Corporations & Organisations Law firms Financial institutions Charities & NGO’s E.g. The Nuffield Foundation
Be proactive!!!! • You must investigate at least your firm and insurance choices • Bursaries and scholarships have a very wide ranging set of criteria – each is different • Always go to university website to check • Ring university if you think you may be eligible and complete an application
Give it a try • Research information on scholarships and bursaries that may be available at the university you wish to attend