Hardship support

Eligibility criteria:

• Aged 19 or over as of 31^st August 2023; and
• Can provide evidence that the total household income less than £32,000pa (this figure can/will include all benefits)

Support available:

• A contribution towards course related costs (e.g. essential equipment, uniform etc). Essential course equipment will be determined by each course area, and costs must be claimed by 8^th December 2023.
• Exact amount awarded calculated on sliding scale according to household income level as below:

Childcare Support

Eligibility criteria:

• Aged 20 or over as of 31^st August 2023; and
• Can provide evidence that the total household income is less than £26,000pa (this figure can/will include all benefits)

Support available:

• Maximum award of up to £175 per week for one child aged up to 13. This is up to a maximum of 36 weeks during term time only.
• Support will only be provided for the times student is timetabled to be in college, and up to 1 hour travelling time each day.
• Payments will only be made to Ofsted registered providers, after any free Government entitlement to childcare has been exhausted.

The amount of funding available for childcare is limited and there is no guaranteed entitlement to the funds. In exceptional circumstances and where funds allow, the maximum award may be increased.

In line with College Policy attendance must exceed 85% attendance over the previous week otherwise payments may be withdrawn.

8Hardship Support

Eligibility criteria:

• Aged 19 or over on the first day of the course; and
• In receipt of Advanced Learner Loan approved by the Student Loan Company; and
• Can provide evidence that the total household income less than £32,000pa (this figure can/will include all benefits)

Support available:

• Essential course equipment (e.g. hair/beauty kit, uniform, art materials)
• Weekly ‘College Essentials’ payment

Essential course equipment will be determined by each course area, and costs must be claimed by 8^th December 2023.

Childcare Support

Eligibility criteria:

• Aged 20 or over as of 31^st August 2023; and
• In receipt of Advanced Learner Loan approved by the Student Loan Company; and
• Can provide evidence that the total household income is less than £32,000pa (this figure can/will include all benefits)

Support available:

• Maximum award of up to £175 per week for one child aged up to 13. This is up to a maximum of 36 weeks during term time only.
• Support will only be provided for the times student is timetabled to be in college, and up to 1 hour travelling time each day.
• Payments will only be made to Ofsted registered providers, after any free Government entitlement to childcare has been exhausted.

The amount of funding available for childcare is limited and there is no guaranteed entitlement to the funds. In exceptional circumstances and where funds allow, the maximum award may be increased.

In line with College Policy attendance must exceed 85% attendance over the previous week otherwise payments may be withdrawn.