Phoe & Gobby - Further Education.

Re: Phoe & Gobby - Further Education.

I can't comment on full time education but for distance learning ie Open University, many grants are available dependent on individual circumstances.

As an example, I myself am unemployed ( but not unemployable, may I add )

I received the full grant for course fee's totaling £800
A full grant for a computer £250
Full grant for costs towards internet access £140
A full grant for course materials £250

these grants are paid via the Student Services and DO NOT require paying back

Plus the option of further grant to assist those in financial need via the Learning Fund. On top of the usual childcare, travel, special support, maintenance grants obtainable on the scheme.

I myself would recommend the OU for those who find it difficult to get to a University and who are disciplined in time management.

All applications are dealt with on a first come first served and individual basis.

:whoo:

Hi Phoenix,

To do an open university course do you need to have A levels or BTEC qualifications and if so what is the critera.

Thanks xxx

[thephoenix]

Re: Phoe & Gobby - Further Education.

I can't comment on full time education but for distance learning ie Open University, many grants are available dependent on individual circumstances.

As an example, I myself am unemployed ( but not unemployable, may I add )

I received the full grant for course fee's totaling £800
A full grant for a computer £250
Full grant for costs towards internet access £140
A full grant for course materials £250

these grants are paid via the Student Services and DO NOT require paying back

Plus the option of further grant to assist those in financial need via the Learning Fund. On top of the usual childcare, travel, special support, maintenance grants obtainable on the scheme.

I myself would recommend the OU for those who find it difficult to get to a University and who are disciplined in time management.

All applications are dealt with on a first come first served and individual basis.

:whoo:

[Amethyst]

Re: Phoe & Gobby - Further Education.

Thanks gobs - I shall be hassling you later

[theGobbyOne]

Re: Phoe & Gobby - Further Education.

I personally wouldnt choose to do an Open University degree as it closes off the doors of student finance........What I can tell you is this..........There are all sorts of finance available in the form of loans and grants and of course discretionary bursaries.............You also get relief with council tax and some housing benefit if you qualify.......For those of you with kids you also get 85% of ALL childcare fees paid in the form of a grant both in uni time and ALL school holidays....For me personally I am sound financially and I cant believe what is on offer to mature students with kids.......They do make it easier for us to return to education........Anything else feel free to ask