Fees Brochure 2016 - UK and EU Students

Financing your studies at Bedfordshire 2016 UK/EU students Welcome Package – minimum of

ÂŁ450*

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Here at the University of Bedfordshire we try to make financing your studies as simple and affordable as possible. That’s why we offer a number of scholarships and bursaries, on top of government loans, to support you throughout your time with us. And remember, you only pay back when you earn; not as you learn, leaving you more time to focus on your studies.

Contents Tuition fees Government loans Financial support from the University of Bedfordshire – Welcome Package – UCMK Bursary – Sports Scholarships – Care Leavers Bursary – Special Bursaries and Scholarships Useful tips – What our students say...

– Managing your money – Budgeting

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Tuition fees 2016 All students in England are expected to pay tuition fees to study at University.

Tuition fees are not paid upfront

The full-time undergraduate tuition fee is ÂŁ9,000.

The part-time undergraduate tuition fee is charged pro rata to ÂŁ6,000.

However, there is help at hand from the Government to support you in paying these fees.

Government loans You can apply for a tuition fee loan and/or a maintenance loan from the Government to help pay for your studies.

Tuition fee loan If you are a UK or EU student, Student Finance England are likely to pay your fees. Fee loans are also available for part-time students. Applications and terms and conditions can be found at: www.gov.uk/student-finance

Maintenance loan If you are a UK student, you can apply for the student maintenance loan online. The amount you receive will depend partly upon household income.

To find out more and apply, visit: www.gov.uk/student-finance 3

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Welcome Package Our Welcome Package is one of the most flexible support packages of all British universities, available to UK and EU students.

When you join us you will receive a minimum of £450*. And what’s more, you can choose how you spend it.

So whether you need additional monetary support for your studies, or you want to put it towards an experience you won’t forget, the choice is yours.

Examples of what you can spend it on: Go Global programme (part payment) Study materials

On campus gym membership For more information, visit: unibeds.info/welcome-package *The Welcome Package could be made up of cash, credit on Your Beds Money Card, and library print credit. Visit our website for full details on eligibility criteria.

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UCMK Bursary Our UCMK Bursary is for students studying a degree at our campus in Milton Keynes (UCMK).

It is a £1,000 cash bursary and the great thing is, it will be paid in two instalments, offering you continued financial support in your first year.

To be eligible you must be a new first year UK or EU student entering a full-time undergraduate degree at our Milton Keynes campus (UCMK) and be paying the full £9,000 tuition fees.

For more information and to apply, visit: unibeds.info/bursary-ucmk

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Sports Scholarships If you have the desire to compete, coach or officiate at the highest level in your sport of interest, or you have already achieved a high standard in your favourite sport, then you could be eligible for one of our Sports Scholarships.

Worth up to £1,000 they also offer great additional sporting benefits.

Platinum Performance: worth over £1,000 Platinum Coach/Official: worth over £1,000 Gold Performance: worth over £500 Gold Coach/Official: worth £500 Talented Performer: worth up to £500 So, whether you play, coach or officiate sport at county or international standard, these scholarships will recognise your talent and support your development.

Speak to our dedicated team to find out how to apply.

For more information, visit: unibeds.info/sports-scholarship “I have been a Sports Scholar for 3 years and it has been fantastic. The support that has been given has been brilliant and has really helped me to develop further as a rider and to start upping my scores in competition.”

Mari Durward-Akhurst Para Dressage BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy student

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Care Leavers Bursary If you are currently open to care and supported by your local authority leaving care service then this bursary is for you.

We work hard to ensure that our support services are as accessible as possible for all of our students.

As a care leaver you could be entitled to extra financial support to help you through your studies.

To find out more, visit: unibeds.info/care_bursary

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Special Bursaries and Scholarships Bedfordshire Police Bursary This fund will provide a 50% tuition fee waiver per year, meaning you’ll have less money to pay back at the end of your studies and more money in your pocket.

Kathleen and Michael Connolly Foundation As a full-time first year Honours student you could be eligible for £1,000, based on academic excellence and financial need.

Steel Charitable Trust Bursary This £1,000 bursary is for local, final year students. Financial help at this crucial time in your studies means you will have more time to concentrate on your work. It is based on academic excellence as well as financial need, and you must also have lived in Bedfordshire for three years or more.

General Bursaries/Scholarships (fund raised) We also offer our UK and EU students a number of bursaries and scholarships which are made possible through donations to the University. The number of these bursaries and scholarships therefore depends on the amount donated in any one year.

To find out more, Visit: unibeds.info/fees-alumni Telephone: +44 (0)1582 743450 Email: alumni@beds.ac.uk

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What our Students say...

“The money I received really helped me financially during my first academic year.”

Kristine Riingen, BA (Hons) Hospitality & Tourism Management student

“I found it really generous of the University to give me some financial support.”

Rakshanda Malik, BA (Hons) Child & Adolescent Studies student

“Scholarships are very good, and help students to concentrate on their studies.”

Biodun Falade, LLB (Hons) Law student

“My bursary helped me buy my laptop and textbooks, it got my university career off to a great start.”

Michelle Ramsumair, BA (Hons) Advertising & Marketing Communications graduate

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Managing your money When you start your course with us there will be numerous costs to take into account, including:

Accommodation Child care – if relevant Food Study materials Travel

Socialising Be aware of your monthly outgoings so you can budget and ensure you have enough money each month.

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Budgeting Budgeting means you’ll have enough money to cover both essential outgoings such as bills, as well as having money left over to socialise with your new friends.

Some budgeting tips: • Work out a weekly/monthly budget – and try to stick to it • Monitor your outgoings • Don’t spend your loan straight away – each instalment should last you for one term • Buy food shopping in bulk • Car share with friends • Use your NUS card to get great discounts • Get a part-time or weekend job to earn additional income For more tips on budgeting, visit: unibeds.info/budgeting-advice

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+44 (0)300 3300 073 SAB@beds.ac.uk Visit: www.beds.ac.uk/money Chat live: www.beds.ac.uk

All information in this brochure was correct at the time of going to print. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our website at: www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money