STUDENT FINANCE

Are you eligible for financial help?

APPLICATION FORM 2016/17

How old are you? 16-18

19-23

24+

Are you in care or a care leaver?

Are you studying level 1,2,3 or 4?

Are you studying level 1,2,3 or 4?

yes

no

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3

2

4

Do you receive ESA AND DLA/PIP?

Is it your first level 3?

yes

yes

no

Are you receiving Income Support?

yes

no

Is your household income below £25k?

yes

no

Is your household income below £25k?

yes

Apply for Apply for Travel, Materials GVB and Reduced Fare Travel Card

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Is your household income below £25k?

no

yes

no

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Do you have an Advanced Learner Loan?

no

yes

Is your household income below £21k?

Do you have an Advanced Learner Loan?

no

3

no

yes

yes

Is your household income below £21k?

no

Ask at Student Finance

1

no

Apply for Ask at Travel & Student Materials Finance

yes

Apply for Advanced Learner Bursary

Ask at Student Finance

Apply for Ask at Travel & Student Materials Finance

Apply for Advanced Learner Bursary

Ask at Student Finance

More help is available. This includes help with childcare, college fees, free college meals and for those with Special Education Needs and Disabilities. There is more information about this on the next page or enquire at Student Finance in Student Services.

STUDENT FINANCE

Additional financial help

APPLICATION FORM 2016/17

In addition to Travel and Material bursaries you may be eligible for other funding. Check if you meet the criteria for the following:

Free College Meals

Childcare

You can receive free college meals if you, or one of your parents, is in receipt of one of the below benefits and you are aged 16-18 on 31 August 2016:

For students requiring help with childcare costs whilst in classes. If you’re aged 16-19 on the 31 August 2016 you can apply to the Government ‘Care to Learn’ scheme at: www.gov.uk/care-to-learn

• Income Support • Income-based Jobseekers Allowance

If you’re aged 20-23 on 31 August 2016 and your household income is below £21,000 per annum, you can apply for help with childcare using the Childcare Application Form you will find in Student Finance. You could be eligible if:

• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) • Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 • The guarantee element of State Pension Credit

• You’re studying at level 1, 2 or first level 3

• Child Tax Credit (provided you/your parent are not entitled to Working Tax Credit) and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190, as assessed by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs

or • You have an approved Advanced Learner Loan If you’re aged 24 and over on 31 August 2016 and your household income is below £21,000 per annum, you can apply for help with childcare using the Childcare Application Form you will find in Student Finance. You could be eligible if:

• Working Tax Credit run-on – paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit during the initial roll out of the benefit • Universal Credit

• You’re studying at level 2 or below

You can also receive Free College Meals if you are aged 16-24 on 31 August 2016 and have had a learning difficulty assessment (LDA) or education health care plan (EHCP).

or • You’re studying at level 3 or above and have an approved Advanced Learner Loan

Students with Special Education Needs and Disabilities

College Fees For students who require help to pay their course fees there is support available in exceptional situations. You should first enquire with the Admissions team to find out how much your course is and whether they can offer any fee reduction based on your personal circumstances.

For students with Special Education Needs and Disabilities the College offers a contribution towards travel costs. This includes help with public transport as well as the use of specialist providers.

If you have done this but still have a fee to pay, please enquire with Student Finance:

To apply you will need to fill in an SEND Transport Application Form that you will find in Student Finance. You will need to provide evidence with your application form, this can be:

• Student Finance will assess you based on your household income which needs to be below £15,000 per annum

• An award letter of DLA or PIP which must be in the student’s name

•You will need to provide evidence of your household income. This is outlined in the ‘Own/ Household Income Evidence’ section of the application form

• A letter showing the student has had an LDA • A letter showing the student has an EHC plan

To apply, please fill in the Student Finance Application Form and attach the evidence stated. Student Finance can accept photocopied evidence.

• A letter from the Doctor confirming the student’s condition

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STUDENT FINANCE APPLICATION FORM 2016/17 For Office Use

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Please return your completed application to Student Finance, East Berkshire College, Station Road, Langley, SL3 8BY. For help with your application, please contact the Student Finance team on 01753 793368 or email [email protected]

Important Information 1. Make sure that you include evidence of income (photocopies or originals) with your application form. We cannot process this application without valid evidence of income. 2. Be aware that we cannot take responsibility for any evidence that is sent to us by post and would strongly encourage that forms are brought in person to the Student Finance Department in Student Services, East Berkshire College, Station Road, Langley, SL3 8BY. 3. It is vital that you complete all parts of the form and sign the back. If your form is not fully completed it will mean that we cannot process it. 4. All awards will depend on funding that the College receives from the Education Funding Agency (EFA) and Skills Funding Agency (SFA). No assumption should be made that you will receive funding and The College reserves the right to stop and retract funding at any time.

STUDENT’S DETAILS Forename

Date of Birth

Surname

Age on 31-08-16

Home Address Town

Post Code

Mobile No Home Phone No E-mail Address

College ID No

Course Title

Course Level

Campus

Windsor

Langley

No. of days in college per week

Other

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YOUR BURSARIES Using the flow chart on page 1 please tick the bursaries you would like to apply for (you can tick more than one)

G VB Bursary (Guaranteed Vulnerable Bursary)

Materials Specific courses only, for essential materials only as defined by your course leader. • 100% material costs if your household income is below £16,190 • 75% material costs if your household income is between £16,190 and £21,000 • 50% material costs if your household income is between £21,001 and £25,000

Available for students aged 16-18 if: • In care/care leaver • Receiving Income Support (in student’s name) • Receiving Employment Support Allowance (ESA) AND Disability Living Allowance (DLA)/Personal Independent Payment (PIP) The Guaranteed Vulnerable Bursary contributes up to £1,200 per year inclusive of any Materials and Reduced Fare Travel Card costs.

Childcare

Travel Available for students aged 16-23 studying all levels (if it is your second level 3 and you have an approved Advanced Learner Loan apply for the Advanced Learner Bursary). Students aged 24+ studying at level 2 or below can apply for travel funding too. Household income must be less than £25,000 You can get: • 100% travel costs if your household income is under £16,190 • 75% travel costs if your household income is between £16,191 and £21,000 • 50% travel costs if your household income is between £21,001 and £25,000

Reduced Fare Travel Card A Reduced Fare Travel Card (Bus or Train) allows students aged 16-18 to purchase their journeys for the price of a child fare. It is Free for students aged 16-18 whose household income is below £25,000.

For students aged 20+ whose household income is below £21,000 using an OFSTED registered Childcare Provider. Students aged 20-23 on their second level 3 and aged 24+ on level 3 or above must have an approved Advanced Learner Loan.

Fees Please speak to the Admissions Team to confirm your course fee. If you need to pay for your course we may be able to help you with some of your fee costs if your household income is below £15,000. Please speak to Student Finance for further advice.

Advanced Learner Bursary Available for students aged 19+ who have an approved Advanced Learner Loan and household income below £21,000. You can get: • 75% travel costs • childcare cost support (OFSTED registered Childcare Providers only)

Free College Meals For students meeting eligibility criteria (see page 2). An amount of £2.41 is available daily to purchase lunch in the college canteen. Money is pre-loaded daily onto your student ID badge.

TRAVEL DETAILS If you live more than 2 miles from college please indicate your preferred method of travel.

Bus Home Station:

Train

Other College Station:

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HOUSEHOLD DETAILS Please tick and go to next section: I am the only person in my household

I live with my parents/guardians and my partner

I live with my partner

I live with my partner and child(ren)

I live with my parents/guardians

I live independently with my child(ren)

I live with one of my parents/guardians

I live with one of my parents/guardians and my partner

Other domestic situation; please outline:

OWN/HOUSEHOLD INCOME EVIDENCE

Student Finance will calculate your NET income (after tax). Household income does not include Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit, Child Benefit and Child Tax Credit. We accept photocopies and originals. Please tick all that apply to you:

Please tick all that apply

Evidence you need to provide

I am in care or care leaver

Letter from local authority confirming this. P60 (for the Tax Year 2015-2016) or 3 months’ wage payslips (within the last 6 months) / letter from certified accountant stating income (self-employment) FULL 2016/2017 Award Letter-all pages Benefit Letter dated within last 6 months or last 3 months’ bank statements Benefit Letter dated within last 6 months or last 3 months’ bank statements Benefit Letter dated within last 6 months or last 3 months’ bank statements Benefit Letter dated within last 6 months or last 3 months’ bank statements Benefit Letter dated within last 6 months or last 3 months’ bank statements Benefit Letter dated within last 6 months or last 3 months’ bank statements

I and/or my parents are employed or self-employed I/my parents receive Working Tax Credit I/my parents receive Income Support I/my parents receive Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) I/my parents receive Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) I/my parents receive Carers’ Allowance I/my parents receive Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independent Payment (PIP) My parents/guardians receive Pension/Pension Credits Other; please specify:

BANK DETAILS All boxes must be completed. Money can only be paid into an account in the STUDENT’S name. If the student does not have a bank account, he/she will need to open one.

Bank Name Sort Code (6digits)

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Account Number Name on Account All information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence in line with the Data Protection Acts 1984 & 1998.

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STUDENT DECLARATION • I confirm all the information I have provided on and with this form is true and accurate. I understand that if it is found that I have given inaccurate or incomplete information, I will be required to repay any funds awarded and may face disciplinary action. I give my permission for the college to check the information provided with the organisations I have named in relation to my household income. • I understand that application does not guarantee an award and that I will be responsible for any costs incurred prior to receiving written confirmation of an award from the college (this includes the use of childcare providers). • I understand that all financial support payments are subject to good attendance (above 90%). • Payments are also subject to progress in my classes and my behaviour. • I understand that any funding provided to me is for use in supporting my timetabled college attendance. I confirm I will only use the funding for the purpose stated on my award letter. • I understand that I may be contacted by phone, email or text message in relation to my financial support. • If I leave the college, change my timetable or move to a different course, I understand it is my responsibility to inform Student Finance so my award can be adjusted. • I understand that it is my responsibility to talk to the Student Finance team before signing this declaration if I need help with the application process or if I am not clear about the questions asked in this form. • I confirm I have read and understood the details above. STUDENT SIGNATURE:

DATE:

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE (If under 18)

OFFICE USE ONLY Person in a household

1st Person

2nd Person

3rd Person

Income from wages Income from benefits Other Total income per person TOTAL R

Staff Initials

Campus

Date

Return Date 1

Staff Initials

Return Date 2

Staff Initials

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Staff Signature

Date

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