Part time student grants

Part time student grants

Eligible part-time undergraduate students undertaking 50% or more of an equivalent full-time course may receive a means-tested grant from Student finance England towards the cost of tuition fees subject to a maximum of:

    *  £820 where their course is 50% or more of a full time course but less than 60%

    *   £985 where their course is 60% or more of a full time course but less than 75%

    *  £1,230 where their course is 75% or more of a full time course.

A grant of up to £265 towards course costs may also be available.

You can apply for support through Student Finance England when you have been enrolled for at least two weeks. You can get an application form (PTG1) by phoning 0845 300 5090 or from the website www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

Part-time students may also apply to the university’s hardship fund, called the Access to Learning Fund (ALF), for financial help.

Eligible students receiving the full fee and grant support available may also apply to ALF for some help towards childcare costs as long as they are not in receipt of a Childcare Grant from another source such as Working Tax Credits or the National Health Service.

Part-time students in receipt of a particularly low income may also be able to receive help from the Access to Learning Fund towards the cost of their tuition fees under the Additional Fee Support Scheme.

Each 15 credit undergraduate module cost £315 for students starting in the academic year 2010/11.