Poole SCITT- Money Matters 2010-11   

 ‘Frequently Asked Questions’

1.  How much are the Tuition fees & will I have to pay all of it?

The fees for 2010 -11 have been set at £3290.00 for home students (as approved by OFFA) and are payable by each student.

Overseas / non - home students will be required to pay the full tuition fee of up to £10,000. 

If you are unsure of your status please visit  www.ukcisa.org.uk for further advice and information.     

Your payment options are:

a)    To self fund, and pay the £ 3290 tuition fee in full on day one of the course, or spread the payments via three    

        instalments (due the first day of each term) of £1100, £1095, and £1095.

b)    To apply for a Full Tuition Fee loan of £3290. The loan amount is then paid directly to Poole SCITT in two 

        instalments in February and May 2011.
        A deposit of £1100 is required on day one of the course by the student, and is then refunded back to the student

        in  two equal instalments of £550 in February and May 2011.

c)    To apply for a Partial Tuition Fee Loan (you would agree this with the SLC). The agreed loan amount is then paid

        directly to Poole SCITT in two instalments in February and May 2011. The balance is due on day one of the course,

        or spread the payments via three instalments (due the first day of each term). Please note, the first  instalment is

        £1100.

2.   What money will I be entitled to receive?

        As a home student you will be entitled to ...............

    
a)    Training Bursary:  During the course, all home students will receive a bursary of £4000 which is paid directly to you

        in 9 instalments of £444.44 from Oct10 to June 2011. This is automatic and non repayable.

b)    Poole SCITT Bursary:  If you are in receipt of the Full Maintenance Grant you will receive a one-off Bursary Payment  

        of £329 in May 2011 from Poole SCITT. This is automatic and non- repayable.

  
c)     Maintenance Grant:  You can claim a non repayable grant of UP TO £2906 (dependant on household income)

        Further grant funding may be available on a means tested basis. Student Finance England will have details.

d)    Tuition Fee Loan:  You can apply through Student Finance England for a Tuition Fee Loan up to cost of the Tuition

        Fee of £3290. This is paid directly to Poole SCITT. 

e)     Maintenance Loan: You can apply through Student Finance England for a maintenance loan (dependant on

         household income).  This is usually paid directly to you in three equal instalments at the beginning of each term.

f)    Hardship Grant:  If during the course, students experience financial difficulties and have utilised the grants and

      loans available to them, an application can be made directly to Poole SCITT Hardship Fund. This will be means  

      tested and non repayable.

3.  Can I get financial help with Council Tax – am I exempt?

You are classed as full-time students for the duration of the course & able to claim exemption for this period.

The Poole SCITT Office will issue you with a ‘to whom it may concern’ letter, confirming your registration on the programme & that you are a full-time student, which you may find useful for entitlement to other benefits & discounts.

4.  Can I get financial help with prescriptions, dentists etc?

 Students aged 19 or over are not automatically entitled to help with health costs. However, you can apply to the Low Income Scheme using Form HC1 to see if you qualify for help. This is currently not available on-line.

Telephone 0845 610 1112 to order an HC1 Application Form.

Assessments are based on a 'snapshot' of a person's circumstance at the date of the claim. Therefore you may find you qualify for more help if you claim during the academic year.

5.  How can I apply and get more information?

To apply for the above mentioned loans and grants, you will need to contact Student Finance England.

Contact details are:

www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk

Telephone: 0845 300 5090 between 8 am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 9 am till 5.30pm Saturday to Sunday.

Address: Student Finance England PO Box 210 Darlington DL1 9HJ

You should start thinking about applying for financial help as soon as you have applied for a place on a course. If you want to find out what help you might be entitled to, visit the calculator on-line at www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

Do not wait until you have a confirmed place on a course before applying for financial help - simply quote the course that you think you are most likely to attend.

If your course changes after you apply, tell Student Finance England straight away.