Further Education finance

EMA

EMA is paid to weekly students, is means tested and related to attendance to full-time further education courses. Eligible students are paid either £10, £20 or £30 per week dependent on their family income. To find out more check out: http://ema.direct.gov.uk/

Care to Learn

Are you under 20 and need help with cost of childcare? Care to Learn can help by paying towards cost of registered childcare, including holidays, and travel costs to and from the childcare provider. To find out more and see if you are eligible check out: http://www.dfes.gov.uk/caretolearn

Dance and Drama Awards

If you are over 16 and wish to apply to a course for dance or drama you may be able to apply for an award. Family income is not taken into account but you must still make a personal contribution and reach the eligibility criteria. There is also additional financial help you can claim for living and childcare costs dependent on your family income. Find out more at: http://www.direct.gov.uk/danceanddrama

Access Funds/Learner support funds

Money is given to colleges to help with hardship, residential and childcare support. If you find you are in financial difficulty you can contact The Source, UDSU’s Independent Advice Centre or call into the University Support and Advisory Service. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/AdultLearning/FinancialHelpForAdultLearners/

Princes Trust

The Princes Trust offer help to young people aged 14 to 25 who are struggling to start or continue with education, training, volunteering or employment due to lacking funds. To find out if they can help you check out their website at: http://www.princes-trust.org.uk

For further information on financial aid for further education students, included those mentioned above please read: http://resource.nusonline.co.uk/media/resource/Information%20Sheet%2051.pdf

For further support and information please contact your UDSU Student Advisor, Karen Field at The Source located in the SU HUB in Buxton.