Fees & Funding

Funding Part-time HE Courses 

At the current time we understand that eligible part-time students who start their degree from September 2013 will have access to loans for tuition costs and will not have to pay up-front, as long as it’s their first degree and they are studying for at least 25% of a full-time programme. Further information about what is available and how to apply will be available on http://www.direct.gov.uk or from Student Finance England: 0845 300 50 90. apply. We will keep this section of the website updated with current information, so please keep checking throughout your application process. 

Full-time Students 

The Government will lend any eligible student the money to pay the university or college tuition costs (at the current time). Students from families with incomes of up to £25,000 will be entitled to a more generous student maintenance grant of up to £3,250 and those from families with incomes up to £42,600 will be entitled to a partial grant. Maintenance loans will be available to all eligible full-time students, irrespective of income. Further information about what is available and how to apply will be available on http://www.direct.gov.uk or from Student Finance England on 0845 300 50 90. 

Disabled Students’ Allowance

The Disabled Students’ Allowance is a grant to help with the extra costs a full or part-time student may face as the direct result of a disability (including an ongoing health condition, mental health condition or specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia). The amount you can get isn’t affected by your household income, and the allowances do not have to be repaid. 

Extra Financial Help

If you get into financial difficulties while studying, or find yourself facing extra costs in completing your course, then help may be available from the college’s or our partner university’s Access to Learning Fund. You should apply to Student Services on 01756 708 008. 

Sponsorships and Scholarships

There are a range of publications available containing details of scholarships, grants and other sources of funding available to you. Information can be obtained from Craven College Student Services or the Careers Guidance Service. 

Further Notes 

This section is correct at the present time but may change due to circumstances beyond our control. Please check this information when you apply. we will keep this section of the website updated with current information. 

Government funding is available to help both full and part-time students with the costs of their chosen course. Student Services at Craven College can provide help and advice on funding your course and the grants and loans available to you. Contact us on 01756 708 008 to speak to an adviser. The overall costs of studying at Craven College are normally considerably lower than studying at a university. All Foundation Degree and degree courses are validated by one of our partner universities and this will be reflected on your qualification certificate at the end of the course. In addition, by studying at college, you may be able to save on expensive accommodation.