From September 2012, our tuition fees will be £6,000 per annum for new entrants on full-time programmes and £500 per module for part-time programmes*. You won't need to pay any of this yourself upfront; tuition fee loans and non-repayable grants are available to the majority of students on university programmes, with affordable repayment plans when you graduate. *Conditions apply. Please contact our HE Team on 01282 733325 for information on the fees for your chosen course. Tuition Fee Loans You will not be expected to pay for your course yourself upfront. Loans are available following the submission of an application for Student Finance England to cover the cost of your tuition. You will not start repaying your loan until you earn an annual salary of over £21,000. For information on repayment terms, download: Facts on financial support for full-time students Facts on financial support for part-time students Student Maintenance Loans A loan of up to £5,500 will be available to help with living costs such as food, accommodation and travel if you live away from home and study outside London. A loan of up to £7,675 will be available if you live away from home and study in London. A loan of up to £4,375 will be available if you live with your parents. Non-repayable grants If your household income is up to £25,000 you will be entitled to a full, non-repayable grant of £3,250 to help with living costs such as food, accommodation and travel which you won’t have to pay back. If your household income is between £25,000 and £42,600 you would be entitled to between £50 and £3,250. What support can we offer you? Show... UCLan is well known for its financial support to students and the UCLan bursaries are reviewed by the University on an annual basis. Please check with us nearer your time of application to see the exciting range of scholarships and bursaries we are offering to our new entry students in 2012/13. www.uclan.ac.uk/fees TuitionFeeTeam@uclan.ac.uk or he.support@burnley.ac.uk 01282 733325 Academic Staff Governor Curriculum & Standards Committee Staff governor Maqsoodah is a lecturer in adult and university study provision for the Health and Social Development Division. She teaches on the BA Social Work course and the Foundation year of the Health and Social Care degree. Maqsoodah entered the teaching profession after enjoying a successful career as a social work practitioner. After initially enrolling on the Certificate in Education at Burnley College, she is now in the second year of a PGCE which she is studying in conjunction with UCLAN. Maqsoodah is also involved in delivering Equality and Diversity training to Blackburn with Darwen NHS Trust employees as well as Burnley College staff. In her spare time, Maqsoodah enjoys socialising with friends and visiting new restaurants. Are you a UCLan graduate? Show... If so you may be entitled to a 20% discount on postgraduate course fees. Please contact us for more details. Additional help Show... Additional financial help may be available to you, which will be dependent upon your circumstances. Access to Learning Fund - for students who may need additional financial support to stay in university education. This is a non-repayable grant or a short-term loan, and is assessed on individual need directly by the University or College. Applications are available from Student Services on 01282 733400 or visit www.uclan.ac.uk/the-i Adult Dependants’ Grant - students with a husband, wife, partner, or another adult family member who is financially dependent on them may be eligible for up to £2,642 a year. The grant is non-repayable, but how much you receive will depend on your income and circumstances. Child Tax Credit - students with dependent children may be eligible for Child Tax Credit from the Inland Revenue. How much you receive will depend on your income and circumstances. Applications can be made by calling the tax credit helpline on 0845 300 3900 Childcare Grant - full-time students with dependent children in registered/approved childcare can apply for help with childcare costs. You can apply for a maximum 85% of childcare costs - up to £148.75 a week for one child, or £255 a week for two or more children. This is non-repayable. Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) - this is to help with any extra costs that you may have as a result of a disability. You must apply for the DSA before you commence your course  Parents’ Learning Allowance - this is a non-repayable grant that is dependent upon household income. Students with dependent children may be eligible for up to £1,508 a year For more information, contact he.support@burnley.ac.uk Please note: all figures are given for guidance only and are correct when published in January 2012. How do I apply for financial assistance? Show... You can apply online. Details are available from www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance Telephone: 0845 300 5090 Minicom: 0845 604 4434 It is essential that your application is made as early as possible to ensure your funding is available for the start of term. Help and advice Show... If you would like an informal chat to discuss the financial help available, please contact Student Services on 01282 733325, or email he.support@burnley.ac.uk Living on Student Finance Show... To ensure you have enough money to live on during your studies, it is essential you budget carefully, and make the most of money saving offers and discounts that will be available to you as a full-time student. Obtain an NUS card - this will offer you discounts on a variety of things such as cinema tickets, CDs, clothes etc. Use student railcards or travel cards to receive reductions on the cost of travel. Discounted bus travel cards are available from Student Services or The Burnley ‘i’. Where can I obtain further information? Show... www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance Telephone: 0845 300 5090 Minicom: 0845 604 4434