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