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Staff will be available at colleges and Local Service
Centres on selected dates throughout the next few months. Twenty
five people can be seen each session on a first come first served
basis.
Newham's student finance team expect to receive more than 3,600
new applications from residents starting courses in September. For
the past four years the number of Newham residents applying for
higher education has increased year on year by an average of 300
applicants, up from 2,234 in 2003, to 3,454 in 2007.
Students may be entitled to a tuition fee loan and maintenance
loan to cover living expenses and for those from low income
households a standard non-repayable grant may be available.
Applications must be submitted by June 27.
Further funding is available for students who have learning
difficulties and there are also non-repayable grants for students
with dependants and those with children.
Dates for Local Service Centre sessions can be found at:
studentloans
section of our website.
Students can also visit the
studentfinancedirect website or call the
National Helpline on 0800 731 9133 for further information.
Mayor of Newham, Sir Robin Wales said: "It's great to see
Newham's ambitious residents being equipped with all the help
possible in starting their journey into higher education. Our
expert team have their hands full at this time of year and this
innovative scheme will guarantee that forms are completed
accurately and efficiently making the best use of resources."
Track 12 participant, Ayesha Khanom who will be starting
university in September said: "It's a confusing time applying for
university let alone thinking about the financial side of things.
It's great to be able to sit down with the experts to discuss the
options available and to ensure that I am completing the forms
correctly." |