charmed103 said:
I totally agree wiv u!!!!!
i went back n did my access course last year n it was one of the best things i ever did, I hope to start my degree this september, but due to having no dollar I decided to wait until this year to go bak to earn some money b4 I am totally skint for the next 3 years!!!!!!
good luck wiv the rest of ur course!!!
There is a way round the expense of University training, but it means taking some very needed professional courses at University Diploma level.
If you fancy Nursing, Teaching or Social Work, then you could be eligible for a non-means tested bursary. I'm hoping to start my Nursing Diploma at Uni in September (with the option to switch onto the degree programme in year three), and if all goes to plan I'll have NO course fees and also get a yearly bursary of £7,500 (approx.)! I'm not 100% sure, but I am fairly certain you get a similar system for Teaching and Social Work.
This is because these professions have a severe shortage, so it's to encourage more people into them. Plus as well, a large section of the course is on the job training, so in actual fact you will be 'working' as such while you train. But, you do need to WANT to do these professions else it will be hell!
An added advantage for those with families to support is that you also get a lot of benefits/ credits for dependants when doing these courses. You won't be living the life of luxury, but you certainly won't be on the poverty line! I know that just by being careful I will in actual fact be quite comfortable on £7.5K a year plus the knowledge that I will have no course fees to pay
Oh, but if you switch to the degree on year three then you only get the means tested bursary for the last year which is about half that of the non-means tested bursary. If you go straight onto the Degree programme rather than the Diploma you get the reduced bursary from the start. Still, not many University courses will PAY you to study, so look on the bright side
Just a thought for anyone put off with going to University because of the costs involved. :idea: