If you’re going to be joining us as a full-time student and you’re aged 16-18, there’s a whole host of support available to you. The range of financial support will depend on your circumstances and where you’re studying.
What You Need To Know
If you’re living in Wales, you could be eligible for Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA). If you’re 19 or over you might be eligible for a Welsh Government Learning Grant. You might also be eligible for the Financial Contingency Fund (FCF).
Apply to any of the below by picking up an application pack from Student Services or by downloading an application form from the Student Finance Wales website. Learners can now also apply online.
If you have been awarded EMA or WGLG and have received your award letter, call into Student Services to sign your Learning Agreement. Call in as soon as possible, so you don’t miss out.
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
Welsh Government Learning Grant
Financial Contingency Fund (FCF)
As a Higher Education student, you can get access to a variety of financial support. The Student Loans Company offers loans and grants for anyone studying higher education courses at Coleg Cambria. Eligibility depends on the course type and where you live.
In summary:
- Foundation degrees and degrees have fees which can be funded by Tuition Fee loans
- Higher apprenticeships are usually funded by the Welsh Government
- Professional courses may be funded by your employer, by you or by government projects
What You Need To Know – HE Bursaries
Coleg Cambria can offer a £1000 bursary payment to you if you’re progressing from Coleg Cambria (i.e. level 3 and Access to HE) to one of the following courses:
- FdA Childhood Studies
- FdA Education (Learner Support)
- FdA Education (Special Educational Needs)
The bursary is paid in two £500 instalments:
- year 1, at the end of Semester 2
- year 2, at the end of Semester 2
In order for the bursary to be given to you, the following conditions must be stuck to:
- confirmation has been received from the University that the course fees have been paid to date
- you have an attendance percentage of over 90%
- all of your work is up to date (confirmed by the Programme Leader)
For Further Information
Part-time students studying in Wales can apply for a range of financial support including:
- Adult dependants grant (ADG)
- Childcare grant (CCG)
- Parents’ learning allowance (PLA)
- Disabled students’ allowance (DSA)
View our Tuition Fees Policy to find out more: English / Welsh.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Courses | Fees shown next to part-time courses cover up to the first year of your study only. For two or three year courses, the same fee will be payable again at the start of your second and third year of study. You will need to bring proof at enrolment if your company is paying your course fee. |
| Direct Debits | The minimum course fee to qualify for direct debit instalments is £400.00 and the course must be 10 weeks or longer. For example, if the course fee is £400, we require a £100 initial payment followed by 3 direct debit payments of £100 each. |
| Students Aged Under 16 | Due to the way our courses are supported by government funding, we may have to charge an additional fee on courses to students under 16 years old on 1st September 2020. For safeguarding purposes, a parent or guardian will need to accompany under 16s to classes and will need to pay the standard course fee. |
| Concessions | Some Adult and Community Learning courses may be eligible for concessions. |