What About Money?
All intending applicants should NOW contact their Local Education Authority (LEA) for an assessment of their eligibility for a student loan and for help with tuition fees. The LEA will then issue a letter detailing the assessment, a copy of which must be included with any bursary application.
Non-means tested bursaries are available from the General Social Care Council (GSCC) for social work students who are not funded by their employers, with a lower rate for those living at home and a higher rate for post-graduates.
Please click here for more details of the GSCC bursary scheme.
Am I Eligible For Student Loans and Other Financial Support?
A range of leaflets are available:
- in Braille, audio cassette, and in Welsh and English language forms from the free information line on 0800 731 9133
- from the Department for Education and Skills
What If I Have A Disability And/Or Special Need?
We welcome applicants with disabilities and/or learning needs such as dyslexia. Declaring any disability at application enables us to ensure that your participation in the course is equal in quality to that of other students and to support you in applying for a Disabled Students' Allowance, if appropriate.
The leaflet 'Bridging the Gap: a guide to the disabled students' allowance in higher education' is available:
- in Braille, audio cassette, and in Welsh and English language forms from the free information line on 0800 731 9133
- from the Department for Education and Skills