STUDENT ACCOMMODATION 2010/11

We can offer you a variety of accommodation on campus, ranging from newly built, self-cateringen suite accommodation in self-contained flats to part-catered accommodation in traditional halls ofresidence, with some en suite rooms. We also have a bar, launderette, sports and leisure facilities on campus, including a sports centre and fitness suite equipped with the latest TechnogymTM range. Gym membership is available to students at a discounted rate.

Most of the rooms in our halls of residence have internet access, and you can gain access at any timeof the day or night from the 24 hour computer room in the Learning Centre.

All campus accommodation is accessed by a key, keypad or card-operated system which is backed upby 24 hour security. There is also a senior resident in each hall who can offer help and support.

We have 575 bedrooms on campus, so we are normally able to accommodate all our first year undergraduates who want to live on site. Our accommodation contracts are for 39 weeks and the price includes heating, electricity and regular cleaning, as well as personal possessions insurance for the duration of your contract.

We are committed to adhering to the Universities UK/SCOP Approved Code of Practice for the Management of Student Housing, details of which can be found at www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/acop

STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONThere’s a lot to think about as you prepare for student life and we’re here to help you out with one of the biggest decisions - where to live.

We aim to provide accommodation for the majority of our first year undergraduates, with a choice of halls on campus. This year we will have a stunning new en suite self catering accommodation block available for first year students from September 2010. A room in one of our residences will provide you with a secure base in a friendly and supportive environment, where you can rest assured that the accommodation is managed by people who have your best interests at heart.

LIVING ON CAMPUS

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Norwich Hall

We can offer you a variety of accommodation on campus, ranging from newly built, self-cateringen suite accommodation in self-contained flats to part-catered accommodation in traditional halls ofresidence, with some en suite rooms. We also have a bar, launderette, sports and leisure facilities on campus, including a sports centre and fitness suite equipped with the latest TechnogymTM range. Gym membership is available to students at a discounted rate.

Most of the rooms in our halls of residence have internet access, and you can gain access at any timeof the day or night from the 24 hour computer room in the Learning Centre.

All campus accommodation is accessed by a key, keypad or card-operated system which is backed upby 24 hour security. There is also a senior resident in each hall who can offer help and support.

We have 575 bedrooms on campus, so we are normally able to accommodate all our first year undergraduates who want to live on site. Our accommodation contracts are for 39 weeks and the price includes heating, electricity and regular cleaning, as well as personal possessions insurance for the duration of your contract.

We are committed to adhering to the Universities UK/SCOP Approved Code of Practice for the Management of Student Housing, details of which can be found at www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/acop

STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONThere’s a lot to think about as you prepare for student life and we’re here to help you out with one of the biggest decisions - where to live.

We aim to provide accommodation for the majority of our first year undergraduates, with a choice of halls on campus. This year we will have a stunning new en suite self catering accommodation block available for first year students from September 2010. A room in one of our residences will provide you with a secure base in a friendly and supportive environment, where you can rest assured that the accommodation is managed by people who have your best interests at heart.

LIVING ON CAMPUS

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Norwich Hall

SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATIONOur self-catering accommodation gives you the flexibility of cooking your own meals or buying foodin one of the catering outlets on campus.

Self-catering (en suite)New for September 2010, All Saints Court will provide 198 self-catered rooms in blocks of 5 or 6 bedrooms, each with its own en-suite shower room and a communal kitchen, with dining and social area. Each bedroom has a single bed, wardrobe, desk and chair, reading light, safe and bookshelves, and includes internet access. For more information on All Saints Court visit www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/services/accommodation

Opened in September 2007, Trinity Close is made up of 14 two storey accommodation blocks, builtaround a landscaped courtyard area. Each block has 6 bedrooms with en suite shower room anda communal kitchen with dining and social area. Each bedroom has a single bed, wardrobe, desk and chair, reading lamp and bookshelves, as well as internet access.

4 of the ground floor bedrooms in Trinity Close are fully adapted to the needs of residents withdisabilities and disabled parking spaces are available close to these rooms.

Self-catering (standard)Our standard self-catered halls offer an economical option for students on a budget. Each room has a washbasin, single bed, wardrobe, desk and chair, reading lamp and bookshelves, together with a larder fridge as well as internet access. Bathrooms and shower rooms are shared by around 6 residents and communal kitchens by 9 residents. Most kitchens provide two electric hobs, two sinks, a microwave, an oven, a freezer, recycling bins, a dining table and chairs.

PART-CATERED ACCOMMODATIONOur part-catered accommodation includes a food allowance of £25 per week for 37 weeks of thecontract. We operate a pay-as-you-go facility using swipe cards. Food and non-alcoholic drinkscan be purchased in the dining room, coffee bar, or students’ union bar.

Part-catered (en suite)Kirkstall Hall offers part-catered accommodation with en suite facilities.

Kirkstall Hall has 100 bedrooms situated over four floors. Most bedrooms are en suite and there is a communal kitchenette on each floor. Each room has a single bed, wardrobe, desk and chair, reading lamp and bookshelves as well as internet access.

4 of the rooms in Kirkstall Hall are adapted for residents with disabilities.

Part-catered (standard)Part catered standard halls are very close to the main building and provide a practical and economical option for many students.

Our part-catered halls have around 50 bedrooms situated over four to five floors. Each bedroomhas a washbasin, single bed, wardrobe, desk and chair, reading lamp and bookshelves, and include internet access. There is a communal kitchenette on each floor and bathrooms and shower rooms are shared by around 6 residents.

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SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATIONOur self-catering accommodation gives you the flexibility of cooking your own meals or buying foodin one of the catering outlets on campus.

Self-catering (en suite)New for September 2010, All Saints Court will provide 198 self-catered rooms in blocks of 5 or 6 bedrooms, each with its own en-suite shower room and a communal kitchen, with dining and social area. Each bedroom has a single bed, wardrobe, desk and chair, reading light, safe and bookshelves, and includes internet access. For more information on All Saints Court visit www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/services/accommodation

Opened in September 2007, Trinity Close is made up of 14 two storey accommodation blocks, builtaround a landscaped courtyard area. Each block has 6 bedrooms with en suite shower room anda communal kitchen with dining and social area. Each bedroom has a single bed, wardrobe, desk and chair, reading lamp and bookshelves, as well as internet access.

4 of the ground floor bedrooms in Trinity Close are fully adapted to the needs of residents withdisabilities and disabled parking spaces are available close to these rooms.

Self-catering (standard)Our standard self-catered halls offer an economical option for students on a budget. Each room has a washbasin, single bed, wardrobe, desk and chair, reading lamp and bookshelves, together with a larder fridge as well as internet access. Bathrooms and shower rooms are shared by around 6 residents and communal kitchens by 9 residents. Most kitchens provide two electric hobs, two sinks, a microwave, an oven, a freezer, recycling bins, a dining table and chairs.

PART-CATERED ACCOMMODATIONOur part-catered accommodation includes a food allowance of £25 per week for 37 weeks of thecontract. We operate a pay-as-you-go facility using swipe cards. Food and non-alcoholic drinkscan be purchased in the dining room, coffee bar, or students’ union bar.

Part-catered (en suite)Kirkstall Hall offers part-catered accommodation with en suite facilities.

Kirkstall Hall has 100 bedrooms situated over four floors. Most bedrooms are en suite and there is a communal kitchenette on each floor. Each room has a single bed, wardrobe, desk and chair, reading lamp and bookshelves as well as internet access.

4 of the rooms in Kirkstall Hall are adapted for residents with disabilities.

Part-catered (standard)Part catered standard halls are very close to the main building and provide a practical and economical option for many students.

Our part-catered halls have around 50 bedrooms situated over four to five floors. Each bedroomhas a washbasin, single bed, wardrobe, desk and chair, reading lamp and bookshelves, and include internet access. There is a communal kitchenette on each floor and bathrooms and shower rooms are shared by around 6 residents.

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HALL FEESAll our hall fees are based on a 39 week contract.

On campus fees include heating, electricity, personal possessions insurance, regular cleaning andinternet access where applicable. Food allowances are included where indicated. The fee maybe paid in full (in advance), in three installments (September, January and April) or in six installments by standing order from a parent’s or guardian’s bank account.

Students on Primary Education degree programmes should note that Semester 2 finishes one weeklater than all other courses. This week is not included in the total charges given below and therewill be an additional charge for this week if required.

ACCOMMODATION TYPE WEEKLY FEE MEAL CREDITANNUAL FEE*

Self -catering en suite £105 None £4,095

Self -catering standard £80 None £3,120

Part-catered en suite £120 £25 per week £4,500

Part-catered standard £104 £25 per week £3,908

*For part-catered accommodation, fees include a two week retainer for the Christmas and New Year period (£30 per week)

When choosing the right type of accommodation for you, please take the prices above in to consideration to make sure that they fit in to your required budget.

CAR PARKINGResident students are advised not to bring cars on to campus, as space is very limited andparking is subject to a pay and display system. Parking permits will not be issued other than inspecial circumstances, for example because of a disability.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESIf you have a disability which you wish to be taken into account when your room allocation isbeing made, please tick the appropriate box on the accommodation application form and givedetails.

We may request written confirmation from an appropriate professional. It is also important thatyou decide whether this information should be disclosed to other relevant staff at Leeds Trinity.If you tick Box A, the information will be forwarded to the Disability Co-ordinator. If you tick BoxB, your request for confidentiality will be respected but please be aware that we may then beunable to make the necessary adjustments to support you.

ACCOMMODATION TYPE WEEKLY FEE MEAL CREDITANNUAL FEE*

Self -catering en suite £105 None £4,095

Self -catering standard £80 None £3,120

Part-catered en suite £120 £25 per week £4,500

Part-catered standard £104 £25 per week £3,908

CAR PARKINGResident students are advised not to bring cars on to campus, as space is very limited andparking is subject to a pay and display system. Parking permits will not be issued other than inspecial circumstances, for example because of a disability.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESIf you have a disability which you wish to be taken into account when your room allocation isbeing made, please tick the appropriate box on the accommodation application form and givedetails.

We may request written confirmation from an appropriate professional. It is also important thatyou decide whether this information should be disclosed to other relevant staff at Leeds Trinity.If you tick Box A, the information will be forwarded to the Disability Co-ordinator. If you tick BoxB, your request for confidentiality will be respected but please be aware that we may then beunable to make the necessary adjustments to support you.

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HOW TO APPLYBefore you apply for your accommodation please read the information in this booklet carefully,paying particular attention to the terms and conditions on page 9.

Accommodation can usually be provided for all first year students who apply but students shouldnote that self-catering and en suite accommodation is limited and may be oversubscribed. Shoulddemand exceed supply, rooms will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. If we are unableto offer you accommodation, or you choose not to apply, please refer to page 10 for information onfinding privately rented accommodation off campus.

When filling in your application form please indicate in order of preference the type of accommodation required, e.g. self-catered or part-catered (1 against your first choice and 2against your second). Please rate all four choices in order of preference. Completed applicationforms should be returned to:

Accommodation OfficeLeeds Trinity University CollegeBrownberrie LaneHorsforthLeedsLS18 5HD

If you do not wish to apply for accommodation, please complete the bottom section of theapplication form, indicating that you do not wish to apply and return the form to us at the aboveaddress.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?If you are holding an unconditional offer and applying for accommodation, you will be contactedas soon as possible after receipt of your application and requested to sign a contract and forwardyour accommodation bond (see page 9).

If you are holding a conditional offer and applying for accommodation, you will be contacted afteryour examination results have been received and your place confirmed. You will then be asked tosign a contract and forward your accommodation bond (see page 9).

Need some advice?Our accommodation office is open Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm. If you have any queries please contact us on 0113 283 7112 or email accommodation@leedstrinity.ac.uk

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TERMS AND CONDITIONSChristmas and New Year accommodationDuring part of the Christmas and New Year period, from Saturday 18 December 2010 until Sunday2 January 2011, those students in part-catered halls will not be able to occupy or gain access to their room. You may leave your personal possessions in the room and these will be covered by the insurance policy (within the limits of the policy). Students in self-catered halls will be able to stay in over the Christmas period should they wish.

Accommodation with a food allowanceStudents in part-catered accommodation will receive a maximum allowance of £25 per weektowards the cost of meals on campus. This covers 37 weeks of the contract, excluding 2 weeksover Christmas and New Year. No refunds will be given if this allowance is not used in full (unlessthe contract has been terminated), however this credit can be carried over to the next academic year.

Hall feesThe contract is binding for the full academic year and covers the whole period from Sunday 19September 2010 until Saturday 18 June 2011. You may only terminate the contract if you withdrawfrom your course, or another student is prepared to take over your contract. The changeoverwill only be approved by Leeds Trinity if there are no other vacant rooms in any of the halls ofresidence.* You will be required to pay your hall fees up until the end of the term should you decide to withdraw.

In special circumstances, and in agreement with student support, we will consider changing aroom, depending on availability.*

No reduction in charges will be made if you choose not to occupy your room. This applies to allresident students, including those with a local home address.

*All room changes will be subject to an administrative fee of £25.

Residents’ responsibilitiesAs a resident student, you are fully responsible for the condition and content of your room andjointly responsible for the communal areas of the hall, in particular the fixtures and fittings.

Any loss, damage or excessive need for cleaning within the room (excluding reasonable wear andtear), or loss, damage or excessive need for cleaning within the communal areas of the hall whichmay be reasonably attributed, will be charged in full.

A bond of £250 is required when your contract is signed. The bond will be returned in full on termination of the accommodation contract unless:

You decide not to take up the offer of accommodation before the start of term; There is a charge against the bond; The room keys are not surrendered; You owe debts to Leeds Trinity.

InsuranceAll student residents are responsible for the security of valuables within your room and LeedsTrinity is unable to accept any liability if you do not meet these terms. We will arrange a block personal possessions insurance policy through a specialist provider to cover the whole of the period of your contract for on campus accommodation. Insurance details will be posted out to students with the accommodation agreement.

TERMS AND CONDITIONSChristmas and New Year accommodationDuring part of the Christmas and New Year period, from Saturday 18 December 2010 until Sunday2 January 2011, those students in part-catered halls will not be able to occupy or gain access to their room. You may leave your personal possessions in the room and these will be covered by the insurance policy (within the limits of the policy). Students in self-catered halls will be able to stay in over the Christmas period should they wish.

Accommodation with a food allowanceStudents in part-catered accommodation will receive a maximum allowance of £25 per weektowards the cost of meals on campus. This covers 37 weeks of the contract, excluding 2 weeksover Christmas and New Year. No refunds will be given if this allowance is not used in full (unlessthe contract has been terminated), however this credit can be carried over to the next academic year.

Hall feesThe contract is binding for the full academic year and covers the whole period from Sunday 19September 2010 until Saturday 18 June 2011. You may only terminate the contract if you withdrawfrom your course, or another student is prepared to take over your contract. The changeoverwill only be approved by Leeds Trinity if there are no other vacant rooms in any of the halls ofresidence.* You will be required to pay your hall fees up until the end of the term should you decide to withdraw.

In special circumstances, and in agreement with student support, we will consider changing aroom, depending on availability.*

No reduction in charges will be made if you choose not to occupy your room. This applies to allresident students, including those with a local home address.

*All room changes will be subject to an administrative fee of £25.

Residents’ responsibilitiesAs a resident student, you are fully responsible for the condition and content of your room andjointly responsible for the communal areas of the hall, in particular the fixtures and fittings.

Any loss, damage or excessive need for cleaning within the room (excluding reasonable wear andtear), or loss, damage or excessive need for cleaning within the communal areas of the hall whichmay be reasonably attributed, will be charged in full.

A bond of £250 is required when your contract is signed. The bond will be returned in full on termination of the accommodation contract unless:

You decide not to take up the offer of accommodation before the start of term; There is a charge against the bond; The room keys are not surrendered; You owe debts to Leeds Trinity.

InsuranceAll student residents are responsible for the security of valuables within your room and LeedsTrinity is unable to accept any liability if you do not meet these terms. We will arrange a block personal possessions insurance policy through a specialist provider to cover the whole of the period of your contract for on campus accommodation. Insurance details will be posted out to students with the accommodation agreement.

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FINDING PRIVATELY RENTED ACCOMMODATIONIf you do not wish to apply for campus accommodation, the Students’ Union may be able to offer you some advice, you can contact them on 0113 283 7241.

The following website provides details of organisations that have extensive experience of accommodating students in the private sector in Leeds:

www.unipol.leeds.ac.uk – type the following postcodes into the search facility: LS5, LS6, LS13, LS16, LS18, LS19, LS20 and BD10.

This site enables you to print off checklists to compare properties and offer advice on what tolook out for when searching for rented property.

After the first year, many of our students share rented accommodation in the popular areas ofHorsforth, Headingley, Burley Park, Kirkstall, Cookridge and Yeadon.

Leeds Trinity cannot accept responsibility for private accommodation contracts. You are stronglyadvised to have any contract with a private landlord checked by an appropriate professional beforesigning. Please contact the Students Union on the above number if you have any queries about looking for accommodation off campus. Please also bear in mind that when entering in to a contract with a private landlord you will not be able to claim back any rent for moving out for placements or withdrawing from Leeds Trinity, whereas this is possible when living on campus.

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2010/2011Semester 1:Monday 20 September 2010 - Friday 10 December 2010

Christmas Vacation: Saturday 11 December 2010 – Sunday 9 January 2011 inclusive

Semester 2:Monday 10 January 2011 – Friday 17 June 2011 (non Primary Education)Monday 10 January 2011 – Friday 24 June 2011 (Primary Education only)

Easter Vacation:Saturday 9 April 2011 – Sunday 1 May 2011 inclusive

FINDING PRIVATELY RENTED ACCOMMODATIONIf you do not wish to apply for campus accommodation, the Students’ Union may be able to offer you some advice, you can contact them on 0113 283 7241.

The following website provides details of organisations that have extensive experience of accommodating students in the private sector in Leeds:

www.unipol.leeds.ac.uk – type the following postcodes into the search facility: LS5, LS6, LS13, LS16, LS18, LS19, LS20 and BD10.

This site enables you to print off checklists to compare properties and offer advice on what tolook out for when searching for rented property.

After the first year, many of our students share rented accommodation in the popular areas ofHorsforth, Headingley, Burley Park, Kirkstall, Cookridge and Yeadon.

Leeds Trinity cannot accept responsibility for private accommodation contracts. You are stronglyadvised to have any contract with a private landlord checked by an appropriate professional beforesigning. Please contact the Students Union on the above number if you have any queries about looking for accommodation off campus. Please also bear in mind that when entering in to a contract with a private landlord you will not be able to claim back any rent for moving out for placements or withdrawing from Leeds Trinity, whereas this is possible when living on campus.

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2010/2011Semester 1:Monday 20 September 2010 - Friday 10 December 2010

Christmas Vacation: Saturday 11 December 2010 – Sunday 9 January 2011 inclusive

Semester 2:Monday 10 January 2011 – Friday 17 June 2011 (non Primary Education)Monday 10 January 2011 – Friday 24 June 2011 (Primary Education only)

Easter Vacation:Saturday 9 April 2011 – Sunday 1 May 2011 inclusive

BUDGETING FOR ACCOMMODATION Living in halls in your first year is a great way to meet new friends, get involved with university life and make sure you make it to all your lectures on time! This leaflet aims to help you understand what you are paying for, how much it might cost you and how to budget for living in halls of residence.

STUDENT INCOMEMost students* can apply for student funding from the government. This funding is for your basic living costs including your accommodation. We hope that by now you have applied for your funding. If you haven’t, you need to do this straight away. Usually, how much student funding you receive is based on your parents’ household income** so they will also need to provide information. You can apply at www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance This website also has a ‘student finance calculator’ which will give you an estimate of what student funding you might receive, but here is a quick reminder:

Funding Purpose Amount in 10/11 More information

Tuition Fee Loan To cover the cost of your tuition fees. This is paid direct to your university

£3,290 You can apply for the full amount regardless of household income

Maintenance Grant A contribution towards basic living costs. This is paid to you in 3 instalments, one at the start of each term

Between £2,906 and £50

This entire grant is based on household income. If the household income is £25,000 or less you would receive the maximum grant

Maintenance Loan A contribution towards basic living costs. This is paid to you in 3 instalments, one at the start of each term

How much you get depends on how much maintenance grant you receive. If you receive the maximum grant you would receive a loan of £3,497. If you receive no grant the maximum loan you would receive is £4,950

Part of this loan is based on household income

• Boththemaintenancegrantandmaintenanceloanareforyourbasiclivingcostssuchas accommodation, bills, travel, course costs, food….• Othergrantsareavailableifyouhaveadisabilityand/orchildren• Ifyoudecidetoliveathomewithyourparentswhilstyouareatuniversityyouwillreceive slightly lower rate of maintenance loan• Youwillstarttorepaytheloanswhenyouhavefinishedyourcourseandareearningover £15,000 per year• IfyouarefromScotland,NorthernIrelandorWalesyourfundingwilldifferslightlyfromthe above• Moreinformationonstudentfundingcanbefoundatwww.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance and www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/studentfinance• Yourfirstinstalmentofstudentfundingispaidtoyouwhenyouhaveregisteredontoyour course in the first week at university. This means that you will usually not receive any funding until the end of the first week (known as fresher’s week) so make sure you bring a bit of money with you for the first week

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ACCOMMODATION COSTSThecostofhallsofresidencediffersdependingonwhichhallyoulivein.Somehallshaveensuite bathroom facilities, some have grouped bedrooms with a shared living room and kitchen and some include a food allowance. To find out more about the halls of residence at Leeds Trinity visit www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/services/accommodation Here is a quick overview of what the different types of halls cost:

Type of accommodation

Cost 2010/11 Budgeting hints

Self-cateringen suite

£4,095 These rooms have their own private bathroom.Rememberwith‘self-catering’accommodation you will still need to buy all your food and cook it yourself

Self-cateringstandard

£3,120 You still need to buy and cook all your food with this type of accommodation, but it’s slightlycheaperthan‘Self-cateringensuite’(above) because it includes a shared bathroom with a few other students rather than a private bathroom. Remember if you live in a shared house in your second year, you’ll be sharing a bathroom then too!!

Catered en suite £4,500 These rooms have their own private bathroom. A food allowance is included in this cost (roughly £25 a week). This means you willbegivenapre-paidfoodcardwhenyoumove into halls. You can visit the dining room at Leeds Trinity and use your food card to pay for your food. You will probably still need to budget for a small amount of food in addition to your food allowance.

Catered standard £3,908 A food allowance is included in this cost (roughly £25 a week). This means you will be givenapre-paidfoodcardwhenyoumoveinto halls. You can visit the dining room at Leeds Trinity and use your food card to pay. You will probably still need to budget for a small amount of food in addition to your food allowance. It’s slightly cheaper than ‘Catered en suite’ (above) because you’re paying for a shared bathroom with a few other students rather than a private bathroom. Remember if you live in a shared house in your second year, you’ll be sharing a bathroom then too!!

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When you are deciding whether to live in halls, or which hall to live in, it’s important to consider the following things:

LEEDS TRINITY HALLS INCLUDE

• thecostofelectricity,gasandwater.Ifyoumoveintoprivateshared accommodation (e.g. a house of 5 students in Headingley) your rent does not include these costs and you would need to pay for them in addition to your rent

• thecostofsomehouseholdgoods–e.g.youwillnotneedtofindmoneytopay for toilet paper, cleaning products, cleaning utensils etc

• thecostoftheinternet–youcanaccesstheinternetinmostroomswithno additional charge and without having to pay a monthly fee to an internet provider

• convenientpayments–LeedsTrinitystructuresitspaymentsforhallsinlinewith your student funding so you can usually pay in 3 instalments around the same time as you receive your student funding. You will receive a payment schedule letter with your contract

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YOUR BOND

When you confirm that you want a place in our halls of residence, Leeds Trinity will ask you to pay a ‘bond’ of £250. This bond acts as a ‘retainer payment’ to secure your place inhallsofresidence.Itisnon-returnableifyoudonottakeupyourreservedplace.Whenyou move into halls, this bond becomes a ‘damage and rent deposit’. This means that shortly after you complete your year and move out, provided you have no outstanding money owing to Leeds Trinity for accommodation costs or damage costs, this money will be returned to you. Bonds are a common financial cost involved in renting and Leeds Trinity tries to keep its ‘bond’ costs as low and as competitive as possible.

OTHER COSTS

When you are calculating your expected budget don’t forget the other things you will needtopayforon-campussuchas:

• Carparking–ifyoubringyourcaryouwillneedtopaytoparkitoncampus. Thiswillcostyouaround£10aweek(basedon09/10charges).Haveathinkabout whetheryouwanttobringyourcarwithyou–ifyouliveoncampusyoucanwalk to all your lectures and Leeds Trinity runs a free shuttle bus that takes you round the nearby area

• TVLicence–ifyouliveinhallsyouwillneedyourownTVLicence.Youarenot coveredbyyourparents’,theuniversityoryourfriendsnextdoor!!ATVlicencecosts £145.50 for the year or you can pay for it quarterly. Log onto www.tvlicensing.co.uk formoreinformation.ATVlicencemightbeausefulgoingawaypresentfromyour family or friends.

• Personalgoods–youwillneedtobuyitemssuchastoothpaste,shampoo,soap etc. How much you spend on these will depend on your own personal preferences

• Ifyouarein‘selfcatering’accommodationdon’tforgettobringwithyoupots and pans, cutlery etc.

WORKING OUT YOUR BUDGET

When picking which hall you want to live in, as well as thinking about whether you want to cook for yourself and what kind of facilities you want, you should also think about which halls you will be able to afford. You need to consider if the funding you will receive will cover the cost of the hall you want. We hope that we have given you enough information for you to have an idea of how much student income (from loan and grant) you might receive and how much the different types of hall costs, what is included in those costs and what you will need to pay for in addition.

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To help you put these things together here are some example budgets (based on a 39 week academic year) for you to look at:

Details of students, income and expenditure Emma a Isaac / Nila E Steve D Jenny oAge 18 24 18 19 21

Course Primary Education SportDevelopmentandPE Psychology Media FilmStudies

Household circumstances LiveswithherMumandDad LiveswithhisDadandhisstepmother (both incomes counted)

Nilalivesinfostercare Lives with his mum Lives with her mum and her mum’s partner (Both incomes counted)

Household Income £30,000 £60,000 (the government expects parents who earn over £50,020 to make a financial contribution to their child’s budget)

£0-asNilaisnolongerdeemedlegally to be financially dependent on her parents

£50,020 £55,000

Maintenance Loan £3,997 £3,564 £3,497 £4,925 £4,106

Maintenance grant £1,906 £0 £2,906 £50 £0

Total funding for year (loan plus grant)

£5,903 £3,564 £6,403 £4,975 £4,106

Hall choice Emma wants to cook for herselfsochooses‘self- catering en suite’

Isaac wants catered accommodation, but knows he won’t get any maintenance grant because of his parents income so opts for the standard catered halls

Nilawantsherownbathroomandloves the idea of getting most of her meals cooked for her so opts for catered en suite

Steveknowsheisn’tgettingalotof grant and that his mum can’t afford to help him out so he opts fortheleastexpensivehalls- self-cateringstandard

Jenny wants her own bathroom and a food allowance so opts for catered en suite

Cost of hall £4,095. Emma has enough money to pay for this with her student funding

£3,908. Isaac doesn’t have enough from his student funding to pay for his halls. Luckily, hisDadhasagreedtogivehim£400aterm.In addition, Isaac has managed to transfer hispart-timejobtoLeedssoknowshewillhave a steady income of around £70 a week, making his total income £7,494

£4,500.Nilahasenoughmoneyto pay for this with her student funding

£3,120.Stevehasenoughmoneyto pay for this from his student funding

£4,500. Jenny does not have enough to pay for this from her student funding. Although her parents are expected to contribute to her income, they are worried about their business and tell her they cannot spare her any money at the moment

Money leftover after hall costs paid (Total student funding minus cost of hall)

£1,808 £3,586. Total income (£7,494) minus cost of hall (£3,908)

£1,903 £1,855 -£394

Food (based on £35 a week supermarket shop for catered halls)

£1,365 £390. Isaac will be getting most of his food from the dining room at Leeds Trinity from his food allowance included in the cost of his hall. Isaac will need to do a small supermarket shop, probably costing around £10 a week

£390.Nilawillgetmostofherfoodfrom the dining room at Leeds Trinity from her food allowance includedinthecostofhishall.Nilawill need to do a small supermarket shop, probably costing around £10 a week

£1,365 £390. Jenny will get most of her food from the dining room at Leeds Trinity from her food allowance included in the cost of her hall. Jenny will need to do a small supermarket shop, probably costing around £10 a week

TV Licence £145.50 £0.IsaacsMumbuyshimaTVlicenceas a going away present

£145.50 £145.50 £145.50

Car parking £0. Emma does not have a car sohasnocar-parkingcosts

£390(basedon09/10charges) £0.Niladoesnothaveacar £390(basedon09/10funding) £0. Jenny has no car

Money leftover for rest of academic year for other basic living costs

£297.50 £2,806 £1,367.50 -£45.50.SteveuseshisLeeds Trinity Bursary money that he receives to supplement his income when he starts to struggle financially

-£929.50.Jennystrugglestofindthemoney to pay her accommodation and other‘oncampus’costs-butshejoinsthejobshopatLeedsTrinityandinDecemberstartstoworkpart-timeandearns £65 a week to contribute to her essential expenditure.

Additional income Leeds Trinity Bursary of £500 Leeds Trinity Bursary of £1,000 Leeds Trinity Bursary of £500

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To help you put these things together here are some example budgets (based on a 39 week academic year) for you to look at:

Details of students, income and expenditure Emma a Isaac / Nila E Steve D Jenny oAge 18 24 18 19 21

Course Primary Education SportDevelopmentandPE Psychology Media FilmStudies

Household circumstances LiveswithherMumandDad LiveswithhisDadandhisstepmother (both incomes counted)

Nilalivesinfostercare Lives with his mum Lives with her mum and her mum’s partner (Both incomes counted)

Household Income £30,000 £60,000 (the government expects parents who earn over £50,020 to make a financial contribution to their child’s budget)

£0-asNilaisnolongerdeemedlegally to be financially dependent on her parents

£50,020 £55,000

Maintenance Loan £3,997 £3,564 £3,497 £4,925 £4,106

Maintenance grant £1,906 £0 £2,906 £50 £0

Total funding for year (loan plus grant)

£5,903 £3,564 £6,403 £4,975 £4,106

Hall choice Emma wants to cook for herselfsochooses‘self- catering en suite’

Isaac wants catered accommodation, but knows he won’t get any maintenance grant because of his parents income so opts for the standard catered halls

Nilawantsherownbathroomandloves the idea of getting most of her meals cooked for her so opts for catered en suite

Steveknowsheisn’tgettingalotof grant and that his mum can’t afford to help him out so he opts fortheleastexpensivehalls- self-cateringstandard

Jenny wants her own bathroom and a food allowance so opts for catered en suite

Cost of hall £4,095. Emma has enough money to pay for this with her student funding

£3,908. Isaac doesn’t have enough from his student funding to pay for his halls. Luckily, hisDadhasagreedtogivehim£400aterm.In addition, Isaac has managed to transfer hispart-timejobtoLeedssoknowshewillhave a steady income of around £70 a week, making his total income £7,494

£4,500.Nilahasenoughmoneyto pay for this with her student funding

£3,120.Stevehasenoughmoneyto pay for this from his student funding

£4,500. Jenny does not have enough to pay for this from her student funding. Although her parents are expected to contribute to her income, they are worried about their business and tell her they cannot spare her any money at the moment

Money leftover after hall costs paid (Total student funding minus cost of hall)

£1,808 £3,586. Total income (£7,494) minus cost of hall (£3,908)

£1,903 £1,855 -£394

Food (based on £35 a week supermarket shop for catered halls)

£1,365 £390. Isaac will be getting most of his food from the dining room at Leeds Trinity from his food allowance included in the cost of his hall. Isaac will need to do a small supermarket shop, probably costing around £10 a week

£390.Nilawillgetmostofherfoodfrom the dining room at Leeds Trinity from her food allowance includedinthecostofhishall.Nilawill need to do a small supermarket shop, probably costing around £10 a week

£1,365 £390. Jenny will get most of her food from the dining room at Leeds Trinity from her food allowance included in the cost of her hall. Jenny will need to do a small supermarket shop, probably costing around £10 a week

TV Licence £145.50 £0.IsaacsMumbuyshimaTVlicenceas a going away present

£145.50 £145.50 £145.50

Car parking £0. Emma does not have a car sohasnocar-parkingcosts

£390(basedon09/10charges) £0.Niladoesnothaveacar £390(basedon09/10funding) £0. Jenny has no car

Money leftover for rest of academic year for other basic living costs

£297.50 £2,806 £1,367.50 -£45.50.SteveuseshisLeeds Trinity Bursary money that he receives to supplement his income when he starts to struggle financially

-£929.50.Jennystrugglestofindthemoney to pay her accommodation and other‘oncampus’costs-butshejoinsthejobshopatLeedsTrinityandinDecemberstartstoworkpart-timeandearns £65 a week to contribute to her essential expenditure.

Additional income Leeds Trinity Bursary of £500 Leeds Trinity Bursary of £1,000 Leeds Trinity Bursary of £500

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• Asyoucansee,theamountofmoneyyouhaveleftoverafterpayingformostofyour‘on- campus’ costs differs depending on how much student income you receive and which hall you choose • Withthemoneyyouhaveleftyouwillstillneedtopayforotherbasiclivingcostssuchas personalitems,travelandcoursecosts–anddon’tforgetmoneytogooutandhavefunand the make the most of being at university in Leeds. For more information on budgeting visit www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/studentfinance • Thegovernmentexpectsthatstudentswillcontributetotheirownbudgetbyworkingpart- time.LeedsTrinityhasaJobshopthatadvertisesjobsinthelocalarea.Formoreinformation visit www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/jobshop • Ifyourstudentfundingassessmentrecommendsacontributionfromyourparentsdiscuss with them the best way for them to make this contribution to you. For example, your parents can pay towards your accommodation direct to Leeds Trinity. For more information contact the FinanceDepartmenton01132837311 • Ifyoureceiveamaintenancegrantaspartofyourstudentfundingandyouarestudyinga full-timehonoursdegreethenyoushouldalsoreceiveabursaryfromLeedsTrinityof£1,000 or £500. This is paid in 2 instalments in February and May. You could use this money to pay towards your final instalment of hall fees in the third term; to put towards clothes for your placement; towards a bond for your house in the 2nd year of your course. For more information on Leeds Trinity Bursaries please visit www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/studentfinance

DELAYED STUDENT FUNDING

Don’tpanicifyourfundingisdelayedatthestartoftheacademicyear.Ifyourstudentfundinghas not been processed and paid at the start of your course then Leeds Trinity will give you an extension on the first payment of your hall fees so there is no need to worry. In addition help is availablefromLeedsTrinitytosortoutanyfundingproblemsyouarehaving,justcontactstudentfinance@leedstrinity.ac.ukorvisittheStudentSupportCentrewhenyouarrive.

* UK students must meet course, residency and previous study eligibility criteria to apply. EU students are eligible for tuition fee support only. International students are not eligible for any statutory funding from the UK government. For information on support for EU and International Students please visit www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance and www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/studentfinance

** If you are over 25 then your funding will be based on your income and that of any partner. If you are under 25 then your funding will be based on your parents’ income, unless your parents are deceased, you are in the care of the local authority, you have a child, or you can evidence that you have been supporting yourself financially for 3 full years before the start of the course. You can find out more about household income at www.direct.gov.uk/studenfinance

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