Post on 14-Jun-2015
Returning to Study2010/11
Returners to studySupport availableFacilitiesHow to apply
• Higher numbers of students over 21 • Studying on the more vocational courses e.g.
nursing, teaching & social work
Returners to study
• Full time: through Student Finance England• Part time: means tested fee grant of up to
£1,230 AND a means tested course grant of up to £265
• Bursaries (NHS, Social work)
Financial Support
• Within each faculty:– Personal tutor – pastoral & course support– Programme administrator – paperwork– Programme tutor – advice on coursework,
assignments etc– Disabilities adviser
• Each faculty has main reception to ask advice/hand in work
Academic support
• Disability support: – Lena Kloos: Disability Officer 01707 284454– Can put you in contact with disability administrator
in specific faculty
• Study support:– Studynet module – online self-help seminars &
tutorials
Additional UH support
• Long waiting list - Apply NOW for Sept 2010• From: 3 months old to 4yrs 11 months old• Based on College Lane opposite Forum
Apply early – call for application form01707 284448
Childcare
• Adult Learning Grant (ALG)• Discretionary Support Funds• Childcare Grant • Professional and Career Development Loans• Fifty Plus In work Training Grant• Income related benefits
Other sources of help
• LRC – 24/7• Forum• UNO bus company – routes/timetables• Park & ride• Accommodation – f/t undergrads or post grads only
• Studynet
Facilities
• LRC – 24/7• Forum• UNO bus company – routes/timetables• Park & ride• Accommodation – f/t undergrads or post grads only
• Studynet
Facilities
• Full time – through UCAS• Part time or Postgraduate course – through UH
website: > www.herts.ac.uk > Study with us (along top)> how to apply (right hand side)– Online (preferred) or PDF version for written
How to apply
• Access courses welcomed – run at local colleges
• Equivalent to A-Levels or relevant work experience but done on individual basis
• Queries: 01707 284800 or through “Ask Herts”
Entry requirements
Thank you for your attention
Returning to Study2010/11