5th October - pab 2 student funding organisations

Today we had work with a partner to create and present a powerpoint on a specific funding company. I worked with Abi and we focused on the 'Student Loans Company'. Below is the powerpoint slides

Another Student funding organisation I researched was Lawrence Atwell's Charity

Lawrence Atwell's Charity

What they do:

They offer grants to young people who cannot afford to get training by themselves. 

What they cover:

Grants towards vocational training :

Training courses like BTEC, NVQ Level 3. Qualifications to work on railways, drive trucks, security services etc. & Art Foundation Courses and Access Courses

Grants towards 'First Step' Courses (people with no formal qualifications)

courses that get you on the right path to control your future

examples: NVQ Level 1, BTEC 1st diplomas etc.

Eligibility:

• Have to be aged between 16-26
• Have to be either a British Citizen, asylum seeker/refugee, or have lived in UK 3 years before starting course
• Parents' income must be less than £26,000 net per year for some time
• Have to be undertaking training that is vocational or a 'First Step' as described