Individuals can apply to the Travel Fund to attend one of the following events:

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1 University of East Anglia Individual Travel Fund The University of East Anglia is committed to widening participation to higher education (HE) to enhance the lives of individuals and the prospects of communities in a rapidly changing world. The purpose of our outreach activity is to raise educational aspirations and encourage progression to university for students from backgrounds underrepresented in HE. Our activities are designed to promote the benefits of HE and break down stereotypes through raising awareness of the academic and social aspects of the student experience. The aim of this Travel Fund is to bring more students who wouldn t traditionally go to university on to campus. Where individuals who have specific characteristics typically underrepresented in HE are looking to attend certain events, we can offer payment for a return journey to the University to enable the student to participate. Eligible students attending UEA Applicant Days may also be able to claim for the cost of overnight accommodation, this is granted on a discretionary basis and is subject to funding. Eligibility and Awards Individuals can apply to the Travel Fund to attend one of the following events: Open Days Applicant Days Enrichment Events Student Shadowing Days Gifted and Talented Events Skills for Uni Summer School Individuals must be studying, or must have studied at a state School, Sixth Form, College or Academy and meet at least one of the criteria outlined below in order to apply: Eligible for free school meals/pupil premium/education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) Household income less that 20,000 Looked after Children / have been in local authority care Young Carers Is defined by UCAS as a Mature Student (see

2 Has a disability or specific learning difficulty as defined by University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS): B. Student has a social/communication impairment such as Asperger's syndrome/other autistic spectrum disorder C. Student is blind or has a serious visual impairment uncorrected by glasses D. Student is deaf or has a serious hearing impairment E. Student has a long standing illness or health condition such as cancer, HIV, diabetes, chronic heart disease, or epilepsy F. Student has a mental health condition, such as depression, schizophrenia or anxiety disorder G. Student has a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or AD(H)D H. Student has a physical impairment or mobility issues, such as difficulty using your arms or using a wheelchair or crutches I. Student has a disability, impairment or medical condition that is not listed above J. Student has two or more impairments and/or disabling medical conditions Please note Category A from UCAS states no disability, hence it has been removed from this list. Individuals will be asked for their postcode to enable an assessment of POLAR classification. In order to provide assistance to as many people as possible, individuals are initially only eligible for one award per academic year (1 st August 31 st July). However, if a second application would be helpful, please do call us to discuss. Please note each application will be reviewed by a panel consisting of staff from the Outreach team to ensure maximum benefit is gained from the Fund. Making an application Anyone wishing to apply for the Individuals Travel Fund must complete the Application Form below. Please note this application (unless submitted by a mature student) must be signed by a supporting teacher and sent with original signatures to the address on page 5 below. The application will then be reviewed by the panel who will meet monthly. Applicants will be notified in writing within 2 weeks of an outcome. If you have any questions about the Fund please contact outreach@uea.ac.uk or call

3 INDIVIDUALS TRAVEL FUND APPLICATION FORM SECTION 1 ABOUT YOU Name: Date of Birth: Full Address (including postcode): Telephone No.: Gender: Name of School, Sixth Form, College or Academy that you currently attend/have attended Year Group (not applicable to mature applicants): Date of visit to UEA and name of event: What are the key objectives for your visit to UEA? (3 bullet points only) I am in receipt of Free school meals EMA Pupil premium My household income is below 20,000 per year: Please attach supporting evidence for the above e.g. a signed letter from your school/teacher. *Mature students please submit evidence e.g. copy of P45 Do you have a specific learning difficulty or disability as defined by UCAS? (see guidance above, if yes please provide further information for assessment)

4 Will a Parent/Carer be accompanying you? (If yes please provide us with information on how many people will be accompanying you). Supporting Teachers name, position and (not applicable to mature applicants): Supporting Teachers signature (not applicable to mature applicants): I can confirm that all of the information provide on this forms is accurate and true to date. Date

5 SECTION 2 - YOUR TRANSPORT REQUEST How much will your return journey to and from UEA cost? Please note the maximum you can claim is 200 SECTION 3 - CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT If successful in your application, you will be expected to pay the full cost of travel to UEA and then claim this cost back. In order for us to reimburse your travel (up to 200) we will require you to complete a UEA expenses form and attach all receipts associated with the cost of your travel. Please note mileage will only be paid up to the sum where public transport would incur a higher cost. Please note if you are unable to pay for the cost of your travel upfront the university may be able to assist you- please contact Outreach on or via outreach@uea.ac.uk to discuss this further. Expenses must be submitted no later than one month after a visit takes place. If a visit falls in June or July, expenses must be submitted by 23 July to ensure payment is made within the University s financial year. Expenses and all other correspondence should be sent to: School Travel Fund Recruitment and Outreach Lawrence Stenhouse Building University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ If you fail to attend the event associated with the Travel Fund responsibility for any prepaid travel will fall to you. You will be responsible for coordinating all logistics for transport to and from the UEA. I confirm the information included in this application is true and accurate and I agree if successful to abide by the conditions stated above. Signature: Name: Date: Data collected from this form will be subject to the Data Protection Act. The information you provide will be held by the University of East Anglia to monitor the impact of the Travel Fund. It may also be used to contact you with further information about our University and for reporting purposes. If you no longer wish to receive information about the University, then you may contact us to ask to be removed from our mailing lists.