Somerset College

This is the most up to date information that we currently hold regarding funding for next academic year. The information is based on the governments announcements around funding and the consultation on this continues until the 20th May 2011 after which there will be a period of time during which the Government will consider the comments suggested during the consultation period.

The likelihood is that although funding will cease in some cases there will be replacement funding. Please continue to check this website for updates.

The college is working hard to ensure that issues with funding do not prevent existing and new students from attending and succeeding in their chosen course.

In the event of any queries in the interim please contact Student One Stop on 01823 366 516 or email enquires@somerset.ac.uk

Support Funds are still available Including:

• Targeted financial support
• Targeted for the most vulnerable
• EMA will continue for some
• New Bursaries
• A variety of other discretionary awards funding Travel, Trips equipment etc

Continuation of EMA

EMA support to continue for Year 2 students if...

• Students were on £30 weekly in 2010-11 they will now be eligible for £20 per week 2011-12
• No EMA for students who in 2010-2011 were on £20 or £10 rate
• Capita will continue to administer EMA payments and will contact students directly
• Guaranteed bursaries of £1,200 a year for the most vulnerable
• The college will identify and administer these Bursaries.

These priority groups may be any of the following:

1. Young people in care
2. Young people leaving care
3. Young people on Income support which will include:

A. Young people with severe disabilities
B. Young people living away from
C. Young people whose parents have died

This funding will help support transport, food, equipment.etc

YPLA - General Hardship Budget (16-18)

• After meeting the needs of the students above remaining funds are to be used at the Colleges discretion to best meet the needs of their students and remove barriers to learning.
• The College will design a 'discretionary bursary' which meets indirect costs, travel and trips and equipment.