Financial Support
Support with course fees
Student maintenance and tuition fee loans are available to cover the cost of your course fees and/or your living costs whilst studying Higher Technical Education.
Confused about Fees and Costs?
Then talk to us and we can help!
Telephone: 01392 400170
Email: AdultAdvice@exe-coll.ac.uk
The Hardship Fund, Dyslexia Assessment Support and Care Leaver Bursary
Supported by their Access and Participation Plan fund, the College offers the following forms of financial support to eligible students:
- Hardship Fund – this is a means-tested fund, which provides non-refundable grants of up to £750 per annum for students at risk of withdrawing from their programme of study due to financial challenges, with priority given to groups known to be at risk of non-continuation.
- Dyslexia Assessment Support – This is a non-means tested fund to support students who believe they may have dyslexia. Eligible learners can be awarded £350 towards the cost of obtaining a dyslexia diagnosis. The benefits of receiving a formal diagnosis of dyslexia are that you can apply for DSA (Disabled Students Allowance) support, and if applicable, apply for exam arrangements.
- Care Leaver Bursary – this is an annual, non-means tested and non-refundable Bursary of £750 per annum for 18-25 year old care leavers to cover additional costs of HTE study not covered by maintenance loans.
All forms of financial support can be applied for once an eligible student is enrolled and registered on their programme of study.
For more information on how to apply for the Hardship Fund and the Care Leaver Bursary, please email: WRAAPStudentExp@exe-coll.ac.uk or call 01392 400511.
For more information on how to apply for the Dyslexia Assessment Support, please contact Carmen Dix, DSA and HE Engagement Officer either by completing this form or call at 01392 400443
Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)
If you have a learning difficulty, mental health condition, sensory impairment, long-term health condition, or physical disability, you may be eligible for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) through Student Finance England.
DSA can help fund a range of support to assist you throughout your studies, including:
- Specialist equipment
- Assistive software
- Non-Medical Helper (NMH) support
- Additional travel and transport costs
Find out more about Disabled Students’ Allowance
Non-Medical Helper (NMH) Support
As part of your DSA support package, Exeter College’s internal DSA service may be recommended to provide your Non-Medical Helper (NMH) support.
Click here for details of Exeter College’s NMH service and rates.
Need Help? Contact Us
If you would like to discuss additional support for higher education or degree-level study, please contact the DSA and HE Engagement Officer:
Telephone: 01392 400443
Email: dsa@exe-coll.ac.uk.
Advice for applying students
If you’re thinking of applying to Exeter College and need advice or guidance about student finance or other financial support, our Adult Learning Advisers can answer your questions.