2011 Funding Information for Full Time PGDE/PDE courses
Provided by the University of Bolton
This information sheet provides details of the financial arrangements for those intending to begin a PGDE or PDE course at the University of Bolton in September 2011. This information was correct at the time of writing (July 2011) though it is subject to change. Please visit www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance| for the latest information and to apply for funding.
Course Fees (Home/EU Students)
PGDE Full Time 1 year £3,000
PDE Full Time 1 year £3,000
The course fees apply to all PGDE/PDE courses accredited by the University of Bolton regardless of where the course is being studied.
Financial Assistance
Tuition Fee Loan:
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If you wish to defer payment of your tuition fees until after the completion of your course you may take out a tuition fee loan to cover the cost of the course. If you choose this option the tuition fees will be paid directly from the Student Loan Company to the University. You will start to repay this loan after the completion of your course and when you are earning over £15,000.
Maintenance Grant:
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A non repayable grant of up to £2,906 will be available to full time PGDE/PDE students, subject to household income.
To receive the full £2,906 grant the household income must be below £25,000.
To receive a partial grant the household income must be between £25,001 and £50,020.
Student Maintenance Loan:
A student loan up to a maximum of £3,497 will be available to students who are in receipt of the maximum Maintenance Grant and living independently from their parents.
Maximum student loan of £4,950 will be available for students not in receipt of the maintenance grant and living independently from their parents.
The maximum student loan available if living with parents is £3,838.
Further Education Sector
Training Bursaries: For students training to teach designated shortage subjects an additional bursary of £5,000 may be available for subjects covered within the following categories:
Mathematics
Skill for Life-Numeracy and Literacy
Science
Engineering and Technology
Information and Communications Technology
Bursaries are generally paid monthly between October and June subject to the University’s receipt of a current CRB disclosure
Additional Support
The University’s Access to Learning Fund may be available to students in severe financial hardship. It is a means tested fund and administered on a case by case basis. To apply the maximum student funding offered must have been taken out.
٭Please note all figures quoted for the 2011/12 academic year are provisional.
Further Information
Should you have any further questions please contact:
Financial queries: Course queries:
Karen Bentley Education Office
Student Funding Advisor Room T4-002
01204 903497 01204 903200
studentfunding@bolton.ac.uk| ame-enquiries@bolton.ac.uk|