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Get ready for OCVClove for learning, love for life
0� Get ready for OCVC �010
We are delighted that you have applied to study at Oxford & Cherwell Valley College and are looking forward to welcoming you in September.
To help you get ready for college, this booklet contains some important information about:
• enrollingonyourcourse• moneymatters• resultsday• travelarrangements
Welcome
We hope you find it useful, but if you still have questions on these or any other topics contact us:
Phone: 01865 550550 Email: [email protected]
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We will send you details about your enrolment during the summer holidays. We’ll let you know when and where to come and enrol.
On enrolment day you will:
• meetyourcoursetutorandcompleteyourenrolmentform
• payyourtuition/material/examfeesifapplicable
Enrolling on your course
and we will
• enrolyouonthecollegesystem• takeyourphotoandgiveyouyourcollegeIDcard
• giveyouinformationaboutwhatwillhappenonyourfirstdayatcollege.
On enrolment day, college staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about your course, financial support, travel and accommodation.
Student ID: 112345678
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Money matters
You may be able to get financial support while you are studying at college. There are a number of sources of help, all listed below. Check the information to see if you might be eligible and, if you are, make sure you apply before you start your course.
Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
If you are aged between 16-18 on the 31 August 2010 and your household income is less than £30,810 in the previous tax year, you may be able to claim for EMA.
To apply visit www.direct.gov.uk/EMA or call the free helpline on 0800 121 8989 (option 1).
Adult Learner Grant
ALG is for students who are over 19 and have a single income of less than £19,513. If you have a partner, your joint income must be less than £30,810 in the previous tax year. You must be studying a first full level 2 or 3 qualification for a minimum of 12 hours a week. You cannot apply if you are in receipt of any out of work benefits.
To apply visit www.direct.gov.uk/ALG or call the free helpline on 0800 121 8989 (option 2).
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Care to Learn
Care to Learn supports parents who are under 20 and need financial help towards childcare and travel expenses.
To apply visit www.direct.gov.uk/caretolearn or call the free helpline on 0800 121 8989 (option 3).
Discretionary Fund
If you find it difficult to meet course costs (books, equipment, visits, childcare etc.), you may be able to apply for help from the Discretionary Fund. To be eligible, you or your family need to be in receipt of an income-based benefit (e.g. income support) or have a household income between £15,800 and £20,000 per year.
For more details visit www.ocvc.ac.uk/studentsupport
Free Childcare for Training and Learning for Work
If you are a parent over 20 when you start your course, this scheme could help with the cost of childcare while at college.
To be eligible, you must have a partner who is working and you may also be in paid employment for up to 16 hours a week. Your household income must be less than £20,000 in the previous tax year. You should be on a course which develops new skills that could lead to a job.
To apply visit www.direct.gov.uk/freechildcareforlearning or call the free helpline on 0800 121 8989 (option 4).
Don’tdelay–applytoday!
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Results day!
Tuesday 24 August is results day – we wish you good luck! We hope you get the grades you hoped for, but whatever happens, you’ll need to get in touch with us as soon as you can.
Gotyourresults?Get in touch 01865 550550 or email [email protected]
I’ve got the grades I need for my course
My grades aren’t as high
as I need
My grades are better than I need - can I do a higher level course?
Well done! Contact us to
confirm your place
Don’t worry - contact us now to discuss options
available
Well done! Contact us now to discuss options available
If you want to change your course it’s very important to contact us as soon as possible.
Courses fill up quickly!
24 August: I’ve got my results
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Travel arrangementsIf you are aged between 16 and 18, studying a full-time course and live more than 3 miles away from the college, you may be entitled to a subsidised bus or train pass. You will contribute £100 per term towards the cost. For information, please see www.ocvc.ac.uk/content/travel-and-accommodation.
For students at the Banbury campus, we currently run a dedicated bus service on routes from Merton, Finmere, Wendlebury, Daventry and Witney. For details, please contact the Student Travel Administrator on 01865 551706 or email [email protected]. Please note that we will be reviewing travel provision to the Banbury campus after consultation with students.
All travel application forms need to be completed and returned by 2 August, 2010. We cannot guarantee that your bus/train pass will be ready if you miss this deadline.
Don’tdelay–applytoday!
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Need more information?Visit www.ocvc.ac.ukCall us on 01865 550550 orSend an email to [email protected]
