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Student Finance Student Finance Arrangements 2013/14Arrangements 2013/14
The N. Ireland Education and Library Boards’ Student Support section is known as;
Student Finance ni
EligibilityEligibility
In order to be eligible for support from Student Finance ni you must satisfy the following criteria;
ResidenceCollegesCourses
Eligibility ResidenceEligibility Residence
A student must have been in residence in the UK for at least three years before the start of the course
Eligibility CollegesEligibility Colleges
Students must be applying to attend an Students must be applying to attend an approved college such as;approved college such as;
A university or college in the UK or ROI that is A university or college in the UK or ROI that is maintained out of public funds.maintained out of public funds.
A college of food, agriculture and rural A college of food, agriculture and rural enterprise (CAFRE)enterprise (CAFRE)
Certain private colleges, specifically designed Certain private colleges, specifically designed for student supportfor student support
Eligibility CoursesEligibility Courses
Students must be studying one of these courses.
First Degree Higher National Diploma (Level 5 BTEC) Higher National Certificate (Level 4 BTEC) Diploma of Higher Education Foundation Degree Certain other courses
EntitlementEntitlement
Expenses whilst at university or college fall
into two categories;
Tuition fees which help meet the cost of a course
Living costs referred to as higher education expenses!
Entitlement Tuition FeesEntitlement Tuition Fees
Studying in the UK
N. Ireland £3575.00 per year
England Up to £9000 per year
Wales Up to £9000 per year
Scotland Up to £9000 per year
Entitlement Tuition feesEntitlement Tuition fees
Studying in the Republic of Ireland
There are no tuition fees if attending a college in the South – only a registration fee €2500 which will be paid directly to the institution upon receipt of an invoice.
A loan for this can be obtained from Student Finance NI
Entitlement Tuition FeesEntitlement Tuition Fees
Student loan for fees
All students can take out a student loan for fees for the maximum amount charged by the institution.
Paid directly to the institution by SLC. No income assessment involved. Study first and pay back when you start to earn over
£16365 pa. Interest is paid at 9% of earnings over £16,365 so someone
starting at £22,000 would pay £9.75 per week.
Entitlement Living expensesEntitlement Living expenses
Financial Help includes;
Loan for living costs (means tested)
Maintenance Grant (means tested)
Entitlement GrantsEntitlement Grants
Maintenance Grant / Special Support Grant Worth up to £3475 and is payable to students
where the household income is less than £19,203 p.a.
Between £19,204 and £41,065 there is a partial grant. Above this there is no grant.
Grant is paid in three instalments. Doesn’t have to be repaid except if a student
withdraws or doesn’t complete the course.
Entitlement Living CostsEntitlement Living Costs
Student Loans for Maintenance (must be paid back)rent, food, books etc.
For 2012…. Max £6780 if studying in London Max £4840 if living away from home outside London Max £3750 if living at home
Entitlement BursaryEntitlement Bursary
Higher Education Bursary Scholarship Scheme
(HEBSS) Students who are in receipt of a full or partial
maintenance grant are entitled to a bursary ranging from £347 - £2000 depending on the institution.
Students must speak to the college or university to find out what is available.
Entitlement AllowancesEntitlement Allowances
Disabled Students’ AllowanceA range of assistance is available which is not means tested. Specialist equipment up to £5266 for the
whole course. General allowance up to £1759 pa Extra travel costs
Allied Health Professional DegreesAllied Health Professional Degrees
What do they cover? Chiropody,Dental Hygiene / Therapy,
Dietetics,Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Orthoptics, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Prosthetics, Radiography, Speech and Language Therapy etc.
Income assessed bursary £2355 (not normally repayable) Reduced rate student loan £2370 (must be applied for) Tuition fees paid Applies to UK public institutions only. See notice board
for relevant addresses.
Nursing CoursesNursing Courses
If studying at Queens or University of Ulster, students must apply for full funding a.s.a.p. to the
Bursary Administration UnitSee me for the address
If studying in England, Scotland or Wales, application should be made to the relevant body- addresses on careers suite notice boards.
The funding is non means tested.
How to apply for Support for How to apply for Support for Higher EducationHigher Education
Complete the provided application form fully and return to the local NEELB.
Make sure to include your National Insurance Number …..no number – no payment!
And either an original birth certificate with a ‘Declaration of Identity’ or a valid passport.
One of your teachers can sign this ‘Declaration of Identity’ Check the appropriate deadlines for means tested and non
means tested applications. Ensure to use the correct postage (check weight and size of envelope)
Alternatively……Alternatively……
In May, representatives from StudentFinance NI will come to school.
Any queries can be resolved Forms can be stamped and collected for
processing on the provision of the relevant identification documentation.
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