Part-time funding

1. Part-time funding Donna Isard Senior Student Finance Consultant West Midlands Donna_isard@slc.co.uk

2. The Secretary of State made an oral statement in the House of Commons responding to the report on 12th October 2010 The Government will provide more details about what this means for students after the Spending Review has concluded on 20th October Any reforms will be introduced for those entering higher education in 2012. Any major changes to higher education funding and student finance will therefore not affect those already at university and those who have left university and are in repayment We are in the final stages of agreeing the student support package for 2011 entrants and this will be announced soon. Browne Review – SLC Response

3. We recognise that those students who have already applied, or intend to apply, for deferred entry in 2012 , will be keen to know how any changes might affect them. The government normally tries to announce the details of the student support arrangements in the summer of the year when most students apply. So, for those starting university in autumn 2012, details on student support should be announced by summer 2011 It will be for individual universities to decide what fee they charge to those applying for deferred entry in 2012. Browne Review – SLC Response

4. Summary of Recommendations Please note that these are ONLY recommendations: NOdecisions have yet been taken, and the package of support available to 11/12 entrants will not be known for several months

5. Maximum Fees up £85 from £3,290 to £3,375 Minimum Bursary (if full fees) up from £329 to £338 All other support frozen at 2010/11 rates Maintenance Grant £2906 maximum Maintenance Loan £4950 max for student away from home, not London Income under £25k receives full grant & maintenance loan Other minor amendments to policy - do not affect eligibility Full Time Policy Changes for 11/12 Please note that the above is subject to parliamentary approval, and is due to come into force 12th November 2010

6. Fee Grant Course Grant Disabled Students’ Allowances Paper application once course has started Support for part-time students:

7. Helps with the cost of the fees charged by your university or college: Amount depends on how intensive your course is; Also depends on household income; Maximum available is £1,230; Students can apply for part-time support for up to 8 years. Fee Grant

8. Working out the Fee Grant

9. Helps with the cost of course-related expenses, for example books and travel: Amount depends on household income – it is the household income of the part-time student which is taken into account not the income of their parents; Maximum available is £265. Course Grant

10. Working out the course grant

11. DSAs for Part-time students

12. Part-time students may be eligible for: The Access to Learning Fund (ALF); Additional Fee Support Scheme (AFSS). These are administered by the university or college Extra Financial help for Part-time students

13. Customer Journey Autumn Research Spring Application Summer Processing Term 1 Payment What could I get ? How & when do I apply ? When will I get it ? When do I pay it back ? Consistent High-Quality IAG Design Design Support from Practitioners

14. Student Finance Online Calculator Repayment calculator Budget calculator UCAS Conventions Directgov Website Printed Literature Research Tools

15. Website: CSO: 0845 300 5090 Support & Signposting from Practitioners Social Media: Literature: IAG Support for Students

16. IAG Resources for Practitioners

17. Practitioners’ Website www.practitioners.studentfinanceengland.co.uk Comprehensive up-to-date information about student finance Wide range of resources to download or order

18. IAG Quality Standards Materials • Materials developed with Practitioners • Linked to national IAG Quality Standards used • by Ofsted (fully cross-referenced) • Resources ready to use with students: • Lesson Plan • 2x scripted PowerPoint presentations

19. PowerPoint Presentations • Series of short presentation modules • Fully scripted, ready to use with students • Can be incorporated into your materials • Range of topics: • Core presentation (full-time support) • DSA • Eligibility & Financial Assessment • Main Products • Part-time support • Supplementary Grants

20. Practitioner Pack & Fact Sheets • Practitioner Pack: comprehensive overview • Fact Sheets for particular groups e.g. • NHS & Social Work students • Disabled students • Care leavers • Electronic format – latest versions online • Can be incorporated into your materials • Designed for use as • Quick reference guides • Handouts for events

21. Application Walkthrough & Demo • Developed following multiple requests from Practitioners to Student Finance Consultants • Two resources: • (1) Series ofOnline Videos: walkthrough of different stages of application process • (2) Interactive Demonstration Account which can be downloaded and used offline

22. Part-time Calculator • Downloadable Excel spreadsheet • Can be used with students to provide them with a personalised estimate of support

23. Practitioner Helpline Team (regulation experts) 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday Specialist Teams (DSA, Childcare etc) 0845 602 0583 Ssin_queries@slc.co.uk Not for students Telephone Support:

24. Tailored/small group training for tutors/advisors Mock account SF Calculators IAG Quality Standards materials Specialist training on resources Network updates Email updates – make sure I have your details and tell colleagues!! Telephone support Student Finance Consultant

25. graham_tranter@slc.co.uk 07979 792241 http://practitioners.studentfinanceengland.co.uk Contact Details

26. Any Questions