8 www.preston.ac.uk Dependent upon your individual circumstances and the specific level of course that you are seeking to study, you may be eligible to receive part or full funding to cover your tuition fees. Funding can often be complex, so our Advisors are on hand to advise you on an individual basis, on what financial contribution you may be able to receive. You may also be able to access a Bursary for financial support for some of the associated additional costs of studying a course, such as kit, equipment, travel and childcare. EMPLOYED If you are currently employed and earning an annual gross salary of £20,319 or less, you may be able to receive full funding for your tuition fees in order to study across a variety of Level 1 and Full Level 2 courses. For individuals earning more than this threshold, you may be able to receive part funding for your chosen programme of study, requiring you to contribute to the remainder of the tuition fees. This low wage entitlement is awarded based on your individual annual salary, discounting a partner’s salary or other household income. NOT CURRENTLY EMPLOYED If you are currently unemployed and are in receipt of a state benefit, you may be able to receive full funding for your tuition fees in order to study across a variety of Level 1 and Full Level 2 courses. State benefits refer to income such as Universal Credit, Job Seekers Allowance, ESA, Child Benefit and Tax Credits, but this is not an exhaustive list. ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN Where funding is not available for specific Level 3 courses and where eligible, you could apply for an Advanced Learning Loan to cover your tuition fees. Loan eligibility does not depend on your income, nor are there any credit checks, and you will not have to pay anything back until you are earning over £25,000. FINANCIAL SUPPORT PACKAGES Dependent upon your circumstances you may be eligible to receive financial support towards your tuition fees, equipment, kit, travel expenses and childcare. Our Advisors will work with you to determine all available financial support. PAYING FOR YOUR COURSE If your chosen course costs £150 or more, you can choose to pay in instalments by direct debit. To pay by instalments, your payments must be a minimum of £25 per month and there must be at least three direct debit payments and a maximum of twelve. Your first payment will be made when you enrol, with further payments taken on the first day of the month. If you wish, you can pay by cash* EMPLOYER SPONSORSHIP If your course is being sponsored by your employer we can organise for them to receive an invoice and we will require evidence that your employer has agreed to pay for your course. This will be discussed with you prior to enrolment. *Cash is limited to a maximum of £500. FUNDING For more information please visit our website www.preston.ac.uk/support/financial-support
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