Access to learning fund
What is the Access to Learning Fund?
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It's a non-repayable grant
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for those who are in genuine financial hardship.
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can be used to help with living costs including childcare, travel, accommodation, household expenses, books and course equipment,
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It CANNOT pay tuition fees.
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cannot help those who have mismanaged their finances and have simply 'run out of money'.
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also cannot fully compensate for the lack of parental contribution, especially where a student has only been able to take out the non-means tested part of the Maintenance Loan.
Who can apply to the Access to Learning Fund?
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Full-time "home" undergraduate & postgraduate students
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part-time "home" undergraduate & postgraduate students - studying at least 50% of a full-time course i.e. 60 credits.
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International students CANNOT apply.
How do I apply?
Application Forms and full guidelines| are available:
Funds are available from October 2010 - June 2011 or until the funds are exhausted, whichever is the soonest.
Can I appeal?
If you are unhappy with the result of your Access Fund application you may appeal| against the decision.
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