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Learn about Student Finance application process, common errors, and financial implications. Get guidance on budgeting for study and managing finances effectively. Contact Learner Services for support.
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Student Finance and Budgeting Presented by Learner Services at Calderdale college
Session aims: Inform of the Student Finance processReduce errors and delaysUnderstand how finances can be affected by study created by Learner Services 2019/2020
Common issues and errors • Wrong type of study applied for • Method of study • Late applications • Incomplete applications • Verification of identity • Previous study issues
What to do if you have an issue with your application • Speak to Learner Services • Keep Learner Services and/or Finance department updated • We can support you through any issues, but you need to make contact • Respond to follow up from Student Finance and Learner Services before its too late
Other financial implications • Implications when you sign the Higher Education indemnity form • If you have mitigating circumstances on course? • What happens if your loan isn't completed within the academic year? • What happens if you cease to attend within the academic year? Click to add text
Budgeting for study • Work out your incoming funds and outgoings • Assess what will change - Will your salaries decrease, will benefits be affected? • https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/categories/budgeting-and-managing-money • Step to change:https://stepdebtsupport.org.uk/step-change-debt-solutions/?msclkid=8c33a48399f01dad1994f9841acf5045 • Citizens Advice
Any questions... • Phone: 01422 399367 • Email: advice&guidance@calderdale.ac.uk