Childcare
The College has funds from which both full–time and part–time students can apply for assistance with the costs of childcare whilst studying at the College:
- Childcare Voucher Scheme – non–means tested (covers approx 40-50% of registered childcare costs for the days and weeks the student attends college).
- Childcare Funds – means–tested awards – covers between 80–100% of registered childcare costs. The College has funds for FE and HE students that can be used to assist students with childcare costs. Students should be aware that the college may not cover the full costs towards childcare. To be eligible for these funds students must meet certain criteria e.g.
- be enrolled as a full–time or part–time student
- have taken full entitlement to student loan (HNC/HND students only)
- be able to demonstrate financial hardship and difficulty with meeting childcare costs
- be in receipt of Child Benefit payments for your child or children
The Childcare Voucher Scheme and the Childcare Funds are limited funds, and the College cannot guarantee that all applications will be successful.
Students wishing to enquire about assistance with the cost of childcare should book an appointment with Irene Robertson, Student Funding Adviser at Learner Services Reception or by calling 01224 612284.
