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You may be worrying about the cost of going into higher education. This guide will point you to the financial help available.
Financial support for HE can seem a bit of a minefield, with many students unsure what they are entitled to. You've probably heard that there have been recently been finance changes in higher education, too, making things seem even more complicated Here we explain the key facts about the financial help available to ensure students in Norfolk get the money they deserve to reach their full potential.
One of the first places you could look for financial advice is the HE institution where you are intending to study, where the Student Finance/Money Advisor is the best person to talk to. They will also be able to talk to you about possible additional sources of emergency funding which all HE institutions run.
There is often useful information on the university or college websites - and the institution's Student Union website may be helpful too. If you are an independent (mature) student, it is worth having a look to see if there is a Mature Students section on your chosen higher education institution's website.
Do talk to the specialist HE adviser at the Learning Shop or to the Student Finance adviser at your chosen college or university as soon as possible. They will help you work out what you are entitled to and tell you how to apply.
There are a number of
extremely useful web sites that
contain pertinent and up-todate
information on a range of
issues around HE student
finance - try some of these:
The Department for Education &
Skills has the all the information
that is current concerning student
finances
www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport
While Aimhigher produce similar
information but perhaps a little
easier to read -
www.aimhigher.co.uk
For all round advice on student
finances take a look at
Support4Learning at
www.support4learning.org.uk
For nursing and midwifery
students take alook at the NHS
Student Grants site at
www.nhspa.gov.uk/sgu
The Learning Shop, Norwich