Useful contacts
On this page you will find a list of internal and external contacts relevant to fees and funding in higher education.
Aimhigher (Student Finance Section)
The Student Finance section of the Aimhigher portal provides
information about financial support and advice for students entering and
continuing Higher Education.
www.aimhigher.ac.uk/student_finance
British Council
Information and guidance for international students wanting to study in
the UK to help them find out what funding may be available. The British
Council has many offices throughout the UK and the world. Visit the British
Council website for details of the office nearest you.
www.britishcouncil.org/new/learning/
CARA: The Council for Assisting Refugee Academics
CARA is a unique organisation that helps refugees with academic backgrounds
to re-establish their careers in the UK. CARA runs a small grants programme
and an information and advice service.
CARA
London South Bank University
Technopark
90 London Road
London
SE1 6LN
Tel: 020 7021 0880
Fax: 020 7021 0881
www.academic-refugees.org
Career Development Loans
For further information or an application pack call 0800 585505.
www.lifelonglearning.co.uk/cdl
Department for Business Innovartion & Skills
Ensures the wider personal, community and cultural benefits of education and science are supported.
Tel: 020 7215 5000
www.bis.gov.uk/
Department for Work and Pensions: DWP
Find out what benefits you may be entitled to and contact details for
your local benefits office.
www.dwp.gov.uk/contact-us/
EU Customer Services Team
Mowden Hall,
Staindrop Road, Darlington,
Co. Durham,
DL3 9BG
Tel: (+44) (0) 141 243 3570
Email: EU_Team@slc.co.uk
Graduate Prospects
A comprehensive information source for those considering postgraduate
study and research - includes course funding, research council contact
information and advice.
www.prospects.ac.uk
HERO: Higher Education & Research Opportunities
Comprehensive information and advice about opportunities and funding at
all levels of HE study together with information about university
research opportunities.
www.hero.ac.uk
HM Revenue and Customs (Tax Credits)
Find out which tax credits you are entitled to and the amount you may
get. You can also claim online.
Tel: 0845 300 3900 (textphone 0845 300 3909)
taxcredits.direct.gov.uk
HM Revenue and Customs (Students)
Comprehensive information about working as a student, Tax Credits and
student loans.
www.hmrc.gov.uk/students
Local Authority
Your Local Authority - based where you live, not where you are planning
to study - will be able to tell you whether you are eligible for student
support and how much it is likely to be.
Local
Authority Finder
National Union of Students: NUS
The NUS produces information on student finance and other student issues.
461 Holloway Road
London, N7 6LJ
Tel: 020 7272 8900
www.nusonline.co.uk
NHS Bursaries
Information about financial support for those on NHS nursing/midwifery
courses.
NHS Student Grants Unit,
Hesketh House
200-220 Broadway
Fleetwood
Lancashire FY7 8LG
Tel: 0845 358 6655
Fax: 01253 774490
Email: enquiries@nhspa.gov.uk
http://www.nhsstudentgrants.co.uk/
NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA)
Bursaries for social work students are administered by the NHSBSA.
NHSBSA
Social Work Bursaries
Sandyford House
Archbold Terrace
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1DB
Tel: 0845 6101122
Email: swb@ppa.nhs.uk
www.ppa.org.uk/swb
Student Finance Direct
If you are a Home Student wishing to apply for Higher Education Support
online visit the Student Finance Direct Website.
Customer Support Office: 08456 077577 - MINICOM 08456 044434
www.studentfinancedirect.co.uk
Student Loans Company
Provides information about student loans.
100 Bothwell Street
Glasgow, G2 7JD
Tel: 0800 405 010 (freephone)
www.slc.co.uk
TDA: Training and Development Agency for Schools
Comprehensive information and advice about the routes to becoming a teacher
and the funding available.
Portland House
Bressenden Place
London, SW1E 5TT
Tel: 0870 4960 123
www.tda.gov.uk
UCAS: Universities & Colleges Admissions Service
For constructive advice and information about applications, student life
and finances for parents and prospective students, as well as links to
other useful websites.
Fulton House
Jessop Avenue
Cheltenham, GL50 3SH
Tel: 01242 223707
www.ucas.ac.uk
UK Research Councils
This joint Research Council website carries news about their activities
with links to the individual research funding bodies' websites.
www.rcuk.ac.uk
UKCISA: The Council for International Student Affairs
Expert information and guidance on key topics related to international
education.
9-17 St Albans Place
London N1 0NX
Tel: 020 7107 9922 - Students may contact their Advice Service by telephoning
between 1pm and 4pm, Mondays to Fridays only.
www.ukcisa.org.uk
Brightside: The Students' Charity
Brightside helps students cope with the financial barriers to higher education.
CAN Mezzanine
32-36 Loman Street
London SE1 0EH
Tel: 020 7922 7800
Email: info@thebrightsidetrust.org
www.thebrightsidetrust.org
