Brockenhurst College have the following Financial Support available: 19+ DISCRETIONARY LEARNER SUPPORT Who is eligible? Students may be assisted from 19+ Learner Support Fund if they are: Aged 19+ on 31/8/14 Studying a state funded course at Brockenhurst College (not HND, Degree or Apprenticeship programmes) If their personal income is less than 27,000 excluding Benefits Funding offered A contribution of 50% towards a College Travel Pass 100% funding for items confirmed as essential for their course by their Head of Department. This could include uniform items, CRB check, UCAS application fee for University, core text books, studio fees and course-related trips. How do I apply? Check that you meet the financial eligibility criteria detailed above or contact us for advice. Complete the Financial Support application form, answering all questions in full to avoid delay with processing your application. Send in the required evidence of income as indicated on the application form. Applications will be accepted after 1 st June 2014. 24+ ADVANCED LEARNING LOANS BURSARY FUND Who is eligible? Students may be assisted from 24+ Advanced Learning Loans Bursary if they are: Receiving or have had a Loan approved by the Student Loans Company. Studying a level three or four state funded FE course at Brockenhurst College (not HND, Degree or Apprenticeship programmes) If their personal income is less than 27,000 excluding Benefits Funding offered A contribution of 50% towards a College Travel Pass 100% funding for items confirmed as essential for their course by their Head of Department. This could include uniform items, CRB check, UCAS application fee for University, core text books, studio fees and course-related trips. How do I apply? Check you meet the financial eligibility criteria. Complete the Financial Support application form, answering all questions in full to avoid delay with your application Send in the required evidence of income as indicated on the application form. Applications will be accepted after 1 st June 2014.
GUIDELINES FOR COMPLETING THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT APPLICATION FORM If you do not complete your application form or supply the relevant documentary evidence specified, we cannot carry out a full assessment of your needs. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Student This is about you. Please complete in full. We need to collect this information to enable us to monitor the effectiveness of the fund and to ensure we provide you the support you require to suit your needs. Course and Travel details Please ask the tutor to help with this. Childcare Please indicate if you need help with childcare costs Income details Please indicate which income category relates to you and provide the evidence indicated in the box next to that category. Free College Meal If you require Free College Meals, please see the information in the attached Part 5 and ensure you have supplied the correct evidence. Declaration Please read, sign and date. Send the completed form with full evidence after 1 st June 2014 to: Brockenhurst College Lyndhurst Road Brockenhurst SO42 7ZE More information If you need any further support with completing this form or support, please contact: Email: financialsupport@brock.ac.uk Can I appeal against the College s decision? Yes, you do have the right to appeal. If you wish to appeal against any decision made, please contact Head of Customer & Learner Services in writing stating your reasons. Please note that additional evidence may be required to support your appeal. Final decisions for appeals will be made by a panel. Financial Support is cash limited and can only be allocated whilst funding lasts. Funding cannot be guaranteed in cases of over-demand. Please do not purchase anything in advance as it may not be possible to refund the money you have spent.
Financial Support for Students who are over 19 years old at the start of the course (2014-2015) N.B. This fund is not available for Higher Education Students, Students under 19 or Apprenticeships Please state which fund you would like to apply for: 19+ DISCRETIONARY LEARNER SUPPORT 24+ ADVANCED LEARNING LOANS BURSARY FUND Part 1. Student Details First names Student Number Surname/Family Name Date of Birth Age on 31 August 2014 Home Address Home Telephone Number Mobile telephone number Email address that is checked regularly. Postcode: Have you been resident in the UK and Islands for three years before starting your course? YES NO If NO, please give the date you moved to the U.K. If you would like to be considered for Free College Meals, please ensure you tick here and supply evidence as listed in Part 5. Part 2. Course and Travel Details Name of Course Have you had a 24+ Loan Approved? Yes No Which centre will be your main place of study? Brockenhurst Fusee House Marchwood Ringwood Please indicate below, what assistance is required: Train Bus Car Books Uniform Part 3. Childcare Costs Do you need help with costs of childcare? If yes, an additional form will be sent to you Yes / No
Part 4. Income details for Student To be eligible for financial support, you need to have an income of less than 27,000 per year. You need to supply a photocopy of a Tax Credit Award Notice 2014/2015 page 1-6 inclusive. If you are not in receipt of Tax Credits, then please supply a photocopy of one of the following; A recent income based benefit letter that must be no more than six months old - Income Support - Income-based Job Seekers Allowance - Income related Employment and Support Allowance - The guarantee element of Pension State Credit - Support under V1 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 If you do not have any of the above, proof of your income under 27,000 must be supplied. We will need to see a 2013-2014 P60 and the last three months bank statement. If you are self-employed, we need to see an Accountants letter, stating projected earnings for 2014/2015 or a photocopy of your Self-Assessment Tax Return. Household income, for the purpose of this application is defined as NET taxable income. Part 5. Free College Meals Please see attached yellow leaflet. REMEMBER: We will be unable to assess your application and award funding without your full details, including documentary evidence (as above) of income. Part 6. Declaration I understand that if false or incomplete information is submitted or I do not inform you about any part of my income that is relevant, the matter may be referred to the Department of Education or the Police. I also confirm that I understand that I could face prosecution and the college will seek to recover any payments we are not eligible for. I understand that any funding that I am eligible for will be withdrawn if I am not 100% committed to my course. Signature Date: When completed please return this form to: Debbie Griffiths Brockenhurst College Lyndhurst Road Brockenhurst SO42 7ZE If you need any information or support, Debbie can be contacted on: financialsupport@brock.ac.uk
Part 5. Free College Meals Are you eligible? To check if you are eligible, go to www.hants.gov.uk/caterers and click on Free School Meals on the left of the screen. If your result comes back found, this means your student is eligible for free school meals and the system automatically tells the College To be eligible for free meals the student must be either: Aged between 16 and 18 on 31 August 2014 Aged between 19 and 25 and subject to a Leaning Difficulty Assessment (LDA) or Education Health and Care Plan (EHC plan) Enrolled on a Further Education Course The student or parents must be able to provide evidence that they are in receipt of one of the following benefits: Income Support Income based Jobseekers Allowance Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Support under V1 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 The guarantee element of State Pension Credit Child Tax Credit (provided they 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 Working Tax Credit run-on-paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working tax credit Universal Credit How to apply 16-18 on 31 August 2014 Complete a Discretionary Bursary form 2014-2015 and return with evidence of one of the benefits listed above, dated less than 6 months old. 19-25 on 31 August 2014 Complete a 19+ Adult Discretionary Bursary form and return with evidence of one of the benefits listed above, dated less than 6 months old.