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Do not hesitate to ask for advice on whether you’re likely to receive help and how to apply. If you have been receiving financial support at school it is likely that you will be entitled to financial help to study at College. Remember we are here to help, if you have any questions phone Student Services on 01423 878296.

What does it cost to study at Harrogate College?

Full and part-time education is free for students under 19* and parents and guardians will still receive child benefits for people under 19 studying full-time. Some courses may have additional costs including: books, materials, trips, examination and/or registration fees.

*Subject to status and residency

Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)

Education Maintenance Allowance will continue for the academic year 2011/12 for students who were born between 1st September 1992 and 31st August 1995 in the following categories:

• Students who first successfully applied for EMA in 2009/10 and have an EMA guarantee will continue to receive payments at the same level until the end of 2011/12
• Students who first successfully applied for EMA in 2010/11 and who were awarded the maximum weekly EMA payment of £30 per week will be eligible for £20 per week until the end of 2011/12

HCUK Young People’s Bursary

The bursary scheme is available to offer financial help to the most vulnerable 16-18 year olds in full-time education. Students that meet the criteria will be eligible to receive one of the following bursaries:

• A guaranteed bursary of £1,200 to a small group of the most vulnerable students such as those in care, care leavers, those on income support and students who receive both Disability Living Allowance and Employment Support Allowance
• A means tested bursary of £600 for eligible students.

The HCUK Bursary is designed to help students towards the costs associated with studying, including travel, meals, books, equipment and materials. For more information on the HCUK Young People’s Bursary and to check your eligibility please click here.

Care to learn and childcare fund

These funds are designed to assist eligible students with the cost of childcare whilst they are attending College.

Learner support fund

These funds are intended to help eligible students in difficult financial circumstances with the cost of attending their course, for example, books, materials, travel, examination and/or registration fees.