University Centre St Helens - Undergraduate Prospectus 2018

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MAINTENANCE LOANS

In addition to a tuition fee loan, eligible full-time undergraduate students may also apply for help with living costs in the form of a maintenance loan. Maintenance loans cover day-to-day living costs, such as food, rent and travel for full-time students. They are usually paid directly into your bank account in three instalments.

ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Some students may be entitled to additional financial support, such as Adult Dependants Grant, Disabled Students Allowances, Childcare Grant and Parents Learning Allowance. Eligibility and entitlement for the above is to be determined by Student Finance England or the appropriate awarding body.

REPAYING YOUR LOAN

You will have to repay your tuition fee loan and maintenance loans, along with any interest. You won’t have to repay other student finance such as grants and bursaries if you are eligible for them. Your loan repayments are linked to your income. You won’t have to start repaying the loan until the April after you have finished your studies and are earning over £21,000. If your income drops below this amount for any reason, you will stop repaying. Any loan remaining after 30 years will be cancelled. You will need to make your finance arrangements as soon as you’ve applied for a place. For more information on loans, grants or additional support, visit: www.gov.uk/student-finance.

STUDY ENHANCEMENT GIFT

All new, first year, full-time undergraduates joining University Centre St Helens in September 2018 will receive a non-repayable ‘Study Enhancement Gift’ up to the value of £500. This could be used towards equipment, extra qualifications or trips and visits and will be determined by the Programme Leader.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• All of our students are entitled to a free breakfast from 8.15am – 8.50am every weekday. Choose from toast, cereal or porridge and a hot or cold drink.

• You can purchase a discounted Arriva bus pass.

• All of our students get free Microsoft Office 365 with up to five licences that can be used on several devices.