Financing your studies

I f you are worrie d ab out the cost of studying , it might help to know there are a range of financial supp or t schemes available to help you .

Tuition fee loans

Full and part-time students studying a qualification worth at least 30 credits can apply for a tuition loan available through the Student Loans Company. You don’t have to begin making repayments on your tuition fee loan until you’re earning over £27,295. Taking out a loan might seem nerve-wracking, but your student loan won’t affect your credit rating and it won’t prevent you from getting loans in the future.

Maintenance loans

As well as the tuition fee loan, if you are a full-time UK student you can also apply for a maintenance loan from the UK government to help with expenses such as accommodation, food and bills.

Employer sponsorship

Employers may be able to pay part or all of your fees up front if you ask them. If your study relates to your job then you will get to study a qualification that will improve your work performance and advance your career, plus your employer will benefit from a better qualified, more productive and motivated employee!

Part-time degree study

We are proud to offer flexible part-time study to fit around busy lifestyles! Most of our University level courses can be studied part-time and include evening classes so that you can study alongside your other commitments.

Grants for disabled students

All Higher Education students can claim the Disabled Students Allowance via the Student Finance England/Student Loan Company. It is not a loan and does not need to be paid back.

Eligible conditions include a: • Learning difficulty • Mental health condition • Physical disability • Long-term health condition

Students can use the DSA to pay for specialist equipment, non-medical helpers or travel costs. For more information visit www.gov.uk/student-finance and search for DSA. Applications open from February halfterm and can take 14 weeks to process so make sure you apply as early as possible!

We can help you apply for your loans and financial support!

Please get in touch with the College to arrange an appointment.

Reece is our amazing Student Loans Data Administrator and can help you with everything you need to know about Student Finance! Reece is available to chat if you want to go over anything to do with finance or need help with your application.

Email r.horrigan@mbro.ac.uk Or call 01642 333786

“ It has been a fantastic experience studying my Universit y course at Middlesbrough College. I studied my Level 3 BTEC in Mechanical Engineering at the College and it has been amazing to return for Higher Education.

The College is well-organised, and the courses have developed my skills for employment . I have learnt a lot on this course, and I am put ting the valuable skills I have learnt from my qualification into my role at work ever y day.”

Connor Gibson HNC in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)

Connor, who is employed as a Tool Maker at Miti Plastics, was partially sponsored through his qualification at Middlesbrough College by his employer.

Connor

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