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Information for UK Undergraduate Students studying a Bournemouth University programme at a Partner College

 

In this section you will find details on [tuition fees], [bursaries], [scholarships], [loans] and [grants].
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Tuition Fees

for Bournemouth University Students Studying at Partner Colleges

Because of regional and local issues, the tuition fee for UK/EU full-time Bournemouth University students studying at Partner Institutions varies depending on the location of study.

For the 2006-07 academic year, the tuition fee for Bournemouth University UK/EU full-time students enrolled on the first year of programmes at the colleges listed below is £3,000 per year:

  • The Bournemouth & Poole College
  • Cornwall College
  • Kingston Maurward College
  • Salisbury College
  • Weymouth College
  • University Centre Yeovil

For the 2006-07 academic year, the tuition fee for Bournemouth University UK/EU full-time students enrolled on the first year of programmes at the colleges listed below is £2,000 per year:

  • Bridgwater College (incorporating Cannington Centre for Land Based Studies)

What is Included in the Tuition Fee?

Bournemouth University is committed to providing quality and value for money. Therefore, as well as contributing to the cost of tuition, the tuition fee also includes the cost of any activity students are required to undertake as part of their programme of study.

The University is also committed to ensuring that students can access any financial help and support available. Please read the following information carefully and contact us at anytime with your concerns or queries. Our Student Financial Support Adviser can discuss any issues and send you a copy of our Money Matters leaflet. Please call +44 (0) 1202 965596

email sfs@bournemouth.ac.uk

Welsh students

Financial arrangements for welsh students have not yet been finalised. Visit the website www.learning.wales.gov.uk for more information.

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Bursaries

Bournemouth University Partnership Bursaries

Who is eligible?

UK/EU students starting a full-time Bournemouth University undergraduate programme at a Partner College (excluding Bridgwater College / Cannington Centre for Land Based Studies), in the 2006-07 academic year, will automatically receive a non means-tested bursary of £500 per year. Students eligible to receive a Bournemouth University Partnership Bursary can also apply for a means-tested Bournemouth University Bursary.

How and when do I apply?

If you are a UK/EU studying a Bournemouth University programme at a Partner College (excluding Bridgwater College / Cannington Centre for Land Based Studies), you will automatically receive a £500 bursary. However, if you believe you may be eligible, you will need to apply for the additional Bournemouth University Bursary as set out above.

When will bursaries be paid?

Bournemouth University Bursaries and Bournemouth University Partnership Bursaries will be paid in two equal instalments for each year that the student continues to actively participate on their programme of study. Payments will normally be made on the first working day of December and the first working day of the summer term. No bursaries will be paid in a sandwich year, given that students are likely to be in employment.

Other useful Information

Eligibility to receive bursaries is not affected by any other loan, grant, scholarship or bursary provided to you from any source.

Partner College students can also apply for Bournemouth University Bursaries

Who is eligible?

UK/EU students starting a full-time Bournemouth University undergraduate programme in the 2006-07 academic year are eligible to apply. However, this bursary is means-tested, with the maximum bursary available being £1,000 each year (excluding sandwich year). Normally, the annual renewal of the bursary will be subject to successful completion of the previous year of the programme. Bournemouth University students studying at Partnership Institutions can also apply for this bursary.

UK students who get the full maintenance grant from their LEA are automatically entitled to the full Bournemouth University Bursary of £1,000 per year (excluding sandwich year). If you receive a smaller maintenance grant from the LEA, the Bournemouth University Bursary will be reduced accordingly. Details of the maintenance grant are given below.

How and when do I apply?

If you are a UK/EU student holding an offer of a place on the first year of a full-time undergraduate programme you must contact the University to obtain the appropriate form. The completed form should be sent to the University Bursaries Board, normally enclosing a copy of the completed Local Education Authority (LEA) assessment. Your application should be submitted as soon as possible after you receive the outcome of your LEA Assessment. You may also apply during the academic year, but the award will normally be reduced pro-rata. You will be asked each year to confirm that your financial circumstances have not changed.


Your completed application should be sent to:

Bournemouth University Bursaries Board
Registry
Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB

Minimum Standard Bursary

Please note: Students eligible for the full maintenance grant who are accepted onto a programme charged at £2,700 or more, will also receive an extra £300 bursary in addition to the bursary schemes outlined above.

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Scholarships

Scholarships are an important part of the University's package of financial help to UK or EU students applying to study with us in 2006. For more information on selection criteria and to download application forms, please go to our Scholarships page. 

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Student Fees Loans for UK/EU Students

From 2006/07 academic year, full-time UK/EU students starting an undergraduate degree programme may defer payment of tuition fees by taking out a student fee loan, which will be paid direct to the University on your behalf. You can take a loan for each year of your studies.

How to apply

If you are a UK student, you must apply to your Local Education Authority (LEA) for a loan to cover your tuition fees. Please visit the DfES website for further updates or contact sfs@bournemouth.ac.uk

www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport

Repayments

Repayments of student loans start in the April after you graduate and only once you start earning £15,000 per year. The level of repayments depends on your salary and will be deducted by your employer. If your salary falls at any time below £15,000, the repayments will stop.

Student Maintenance Loans for UK Students

In order to help pay for costs of living, student loans are available to full-time UK undergraduate students. These loans are repayable after graduation and when you are earning above a certain amount. They have a very low rate of interest.

How to apply

You must apply to your Local Education Authority (LEA) for a loan at the time that you apply to them for support towards tuition fees. The LEA will then confirm the amount of loan you are entitled to and will invite you to say how much of this amount you want. Your next point of contact is the Student Loans Company who will offer you the required amount.

You can apply for student finance online. Visit the website:

www.studentsupportdirect.co.uk

Repayments

Repayments of student loans start in the April after you graduate and only once you start earning £15,000 per year. The level of repayments depends on your salary and will be deducted by your employer. If your salary falls at any time below £15,000, the repayments will stop.

If you do not apply for assessment, you may end up having to pay up front the full fee charged by the University and you may not receive student loans, grants or University bursaries.

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Grants

Maintenance Grants for Students ‘Living in England'

Please note that students are advised to visit the DfES website for further updates, www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport

From 2006, new full-time students from lower income households living in England will be eligible for a non-repayable maintenance grant of up to £2,700 a year. How much a student will get will depend on their income and that of their household. If that income is around £17,500 or less you are likely to be eligible for a full grant worth £2,700. Partial grants are likely to be available for those with a household income of between around £17,501 and around £37,425. Around half of all new full-time UK students are likely to be eligible for a full or partial grant. Grants are payable in three instalments - one at the start of each term.

Maintenance Grants for Students from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Students who live in Northern Ireland , Scotland or Wales may be subject to financial arrangements decided by their local government. Please visit the appropriate local government website for up to date information.

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Useful Links

The Department for Education and Skills (DfES) can provide all of the information you need about funding a university programme. Ring their freephone information line on (0800) 731 9133 or visit their website on www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport

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