About the College
FINANCIAL HELP
Care to Learn
The government offer up to £160 per week to be spent on registered childcare if you are a parent under 20 as at 1 September. For more information go to www.dfes.gov.uk/caretolearn or call 0845 600 2809.
Learner Support Funds
Some funding is available for students in genuine financial difficulty. These include short-term help with accommodation costs, travelling expenses, childcare costs, special equipment/clothing, field trips and visits and consumable materials. For more information contact Student Welfare on 01256 306394 or studentwelfare@bcot.ac.uk.
Adult Learner Grant (ALG)
If you are 19 or over you may be eligible for an ALG – a grant of £10, £20 or £30 per week, depending on your income and previous level of education.
Contact Student Welfare (01256 306394) or studentwelfare@bcot.ac.uk for more details.
Accomodation
The Further Education Residential Bursary Scheme is designed to help students access education that is not available within reasonable daily travel of their home. For more information go to www.dfes.gov.uk/financialhelp or call 01612 347076.
The College
- Term Dates
- Life @ BCoT
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- Sport @ BCoT
- Student Zone
- Getting here
- Campus Map
- College Spokesperson
College Facilities
- College Nursery
- Learning Resources Centre
- Course Help, Advice & Guidance
- Financial Help
- Learning Services
- Exam Support
- Careers Service
- Student Welfare