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IntroductionAs a full-time undergraduate student starting your course in September 2010, you should be fully aware of how student finance and funding works while studying at a University. Financially speaking there are significant costs involved in being a full-time student, and funding available to help you offset some of these costs. Please note that most funding will be dependent on where you live, your household income and current status. CostsThere are two main costs to consider if you are seeking to study full time from September 2010:
Your tuition feesFor the academic year 2010/2011 the annual tuition fees for full-time undergraduate students from the UK are £3,290. Remember, you don’t have to pay ANY tuition fees up front – although you can if you want to. Instead fees can be deferred until you are in employment and earning in excess of £15,000 per year. In order to defer your fees you must apply for a tuition fee loan from the Student Loans Company on the PN1 (New Student) form. This form is also the starting point if you want to apply for any other loans and grants, eg Welsh Assembly learning grants and maintenance grants. Your living costsThese are what you will have to budget for to ensure that you are able to start, continue and complete your studies. They are obviously based on personal circumstances but include a mix of the following:
FundingTo facilitate your studies, funding is available through a variety of sources - please note that administration for student support has been devolved in the UK for some time. For the academic year 2010/11 the support available varies depending on which part of the UK you are from and when you started your course. Click on the relevant link below to find out more – alternatively contact our Student Funding & Welfare Team directly by telephone / email.
Welsh Assembly Learning GrantIf you are normally domiciled in Wales For the 2010-11 academic year the Welsh Assembly has provided a revised grant system:
Maintenance GrantIf you are normally domiciled in England In 2010/11 students starting a full-time course will be eligible for the same level of up-front maintenance support that was available for new students in 2009/10:
Maintenance LoanMore commonly known as Student Loans, you may be eligible for a student maintenance loan to cover your course-related expenses. This money is paid to you from the Student Loans Company. You will need to have completed a PN1 form (for new students) or PR1 form (for returning students).
Note Please make sure you apply for your funding as soon as possible. However, the deadlines for applying (to make sure your funding is in place for the start of your degree course September 2010) are as follows: Wales
England
For more information, visit the appropriate student finance website for the area of the UK you are normally resident in: Loan repayments
Additional grants via funding bodyDisabled Students’ Allowance If you are a disabled student, the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) will help with costs you incur in attending your course, as a direct result of your disability. If deemed eligible and depending on your needs, the Allowance could, for example, provide support to eligible students for specialist equipment, a non-medical helper’s allowance, or help towards the costs of travelling to Glyndŵr University. Students with dependants If you have children or dependants you may qualify for extra assistance such as the Children’s Grant, the Adult Dependants’ Grant or the Parents’ Learning Allowance. Your local education authority or equivalent funding body will be able to give you more information. Glyndwr University Bursaries, Scholarships and GrantsGlyndŵr University Bursary The Glyndŵr University bursary is available to all full-time undergraduate students from the UK who meet the base criteria. The Glyndŵr University bursary is up to £500 and offered on three different levels based on your family’s household income. This is an annual payment to help cover your course-related costs, and application must be made each year. The three levels are as follows:
*These figures include the Welsh National Bursary of £319. Your local authority (LA) or equivalent (Scottish Awards Agency, Education Library Board in NI or Customer Support Office (CSO) in the UK) will carry out an assessment of your eligibility and, as part of the same form, your eligibility for any other support you wish to apply for, e.g. tuition fee loan or maintenance grant. To do this you must complete a funding form, e.g. PN1 (New Student) or PR1 (Returning Student), as soon as possible. These forms are issued by your LA or equivalent funding body. Please note that you must follow this application process for each year of your study; however, the bursary is continuing, meaning it can be applied to each year of study. Glyndwr University Scholarships Gifted athletes scholarship Glyndŵr University has several bursaries and scholarships it can award to assist gifted athletes and athletically active students. Awards include Hockey awards and Basketball awards of up to £1,800. For more information contact the Sports Centre on 01978 293589. Care leavers scholarship Other scholarships may also be available on a competitive basis from employers, banks, or other philanthropic bodies. As a starting point, you may wish to conduct an internet search or use a resource site such as: http://www.scholarship-search.org.uk Additional financial supportNursing and social work courses Financial support for nursing and social work courses varies slightly to provision outlined in this web page. For details please visit www.support4learning.org See more information from our Student Funding & Welfare Team. Extra help Many students face financial challenges at some time during their course. Advice is at hand, and it’s important you seek advice as soon as possible. Details of eligibility and how to apply are available from the Student Funding & Welfare Team. Financial contingency fund This fund exists to provide financial help to students who face difficulties in meeting their living costs, and any funding given may not have to be paid back. Start-up grants Available for eligible new and continuing students, these grants are intended to help towards the costs related to starting your academic course, such as travel, childcare, books or equipment. Contact usThe process of financing your studies is not straightforward, but help is available. To speak to someone for further advice and guidance on Glyndŵr University fees, bursaries and scholarships, or general information about funding your studies, you can call or email the Student Funding & Welfare Team:
UK undergraduate part-time entry: 2010/11Financial supportIf you are applying to study a part-time course leading to an undergraduate degree, financial support may be available. You will need to complete a PTG1 form on enrolment, with section six to be completed by the Student Programmes Office (SPO) at the University. How much funding you can get depends on your personal circumstances, the type of course and where in the UK you are living.
Non-repayable grantsThere are two types of non-repayable grant available: a fee grant (to help with tuition fees) and a course grant (to help with associated study costs, e.g. books, materials, travel). The maximum amount of fee grant available depends in part on the intensity of your course, i.e. the intensity of the course compared with an equivalent full-time course. There is no age limit for grant applicants; however, students who already have a degree cannot ordinarily apply for this support. In addition, the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW) provides a scheme of fee remission for eligible Welsh Domiciled students who are unemployed and actively seeking work, or who are in receipt of state benefits. Students who already have a first degree will not be eligible for a fee waiver. Disabled Students’ AllowancePart-time students with disabilities or specific learning difficulties, who are studying at least 50% of a full-time course, may qualify for the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA). Students with dependantsAdditional grants are available from your local education authority for eligible part-time students with dependants. Financial contingency fundEnrolled students may also be eligible to apply to this fund, which can cover some of the costs/fees associated with part-time study. Contact the Student Funding & Welfare Team for help. Gifted athletes scholarshipGlyndŵr University has several bursaries and scholarships it can award to assist gifted athletes and athletically active students. Awards include Hockey awards and Basketball awards of up to £1,800. For more information contact us. Care leavers scholarshipGlyndŵr University offers a scholarship of £1,000 per year of study to qualifying care leavers. This is in line with Glyndŵr University’s Frank Buttle Trust accreditation. Other scholarships may also be available on a competitive basis from employers, banks, or other philanthropic bodies. As a starting point, you may wish to conduct an internet search or use a resource site such as: http://www.scholarship-search.org.uk Fee informationTuition fees for part-time undergraduate students vary depending on course and number of credits undertaken. For more information please see our schedule of fees 2010/11 web page. Contact usThe process of financing part-time studies is different to full-time students and help is available. To speak to someone for further advice and guidance on Glyndŵr University fees, bursaries and scholarships, or general information about funding your part-time studies, you can call or email the Student Funding & Welfare Team:
Other useful websites are listed below: Student Funding websites
Funding forms are available online. DisclaimerWhile Glyndŵr University has taken all steps to ensure that the information contained above is correct at the time of publication, the information contained in this web page may be subject to change should there be decisions made outside the University that affect policies and procedures with regard to fees, bursaries, grants and loans. Note also that eligible students are reassessed on an annual basis for fees, loans and grants, and must reapply to their LEA on the relevant form each year. Depending on your individual circumstances, you may be eligible for financial support other than that described elsewhere in the web page. Footnotes1. Fee statements are provided for guidance purposes only. Some courses may incur additional fees such as membership with professional bodies or materials fees. Contact us for more details. |
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