Course Advice and Support

Of course! Get in touch with our Student Services team who can answer your questions and help you complete your application.

We want everybody to have access to education and the opportunity to gain new skills, whatever your situation. Depending on your age, your individual circumstances and the course you're enrolling on, you could qualify for some financial support. This could range from help with the costs of travel, meals and study supplies to bursaries and loans for course fees and childcare. You can also ask our Student Advisers for some help with budgeting, student discounts and how to make the most of your money.

Yes, we want to ensure that every student has access to education and training and we offer support to help you reach your full potential. Our award-winning Student Support team can offer support with learning disabilities and difficulties, physical disabilities, sensory needs, dyslexia and autism, as well as support and advice on mental health and wellbeing. You'll be asked whether you may need support when you make an application and a member of the Student Support team will be in touch to find out what kind of support would be best for you.

If you need childcare for children aged 0-5, Newcastle College Day Nursery is conveniently located at our Rye Hill campus. It was recently rated Outstanding by Ofsted and provides a welcoming and supportive environment for children. You may also be eligible for financial support to help with the costs of childcare during your timetabled hours, so that you can fully participate in college. The support available differs depending on your age and individual circumstances.

Yes, financial support for costs associated with studying is available to eligible students. Eligibility depends on household income and students who qualify could be entitled to a free travel pass, meals on days you're timetabled in at college and help with equipment and field trips. Bursaries may also be available for vulnerable students. Full-time students can access student discounts from most travel providers, depending on where you live and how you travel to college. We'll help you access these discounts when you enrol with us.

Yes, we have an award-winning student support team who offer one-to-one support to help you reach your full potential and achieve your goals. You'll regularly meet with a Personal Tutor who will help you to plan your learning journey and keep track of your progress. Our Learning Support Team can offer additional and specific support if you have any additional needs and/or disability. This includes support for sensory needs, learning and physical disabilities, autism and dyslexia. They can also help if you need advice and support for any issues relating to your mental health and wellbeing. You can find out more details on our Student Support page.

Newcastle College University Centre does not own any student accommodation but we can definitely point you in the right direction of some great student friendly options. Whether you'd like to live in halls of residence, private rented accommodation or even with a local family, speak to our Student Services team who can help you find the perfect place.

As a degree student, you may qualify for a range of financial support options to help support you with your studies. Undergraduate students can apply for a student loan to help pay tuition fees and a maintenance loan to help with living expenses. Newcastle College University Centre also offers a cash bursary of up to £1,000* for each year of study to help higher education students with the costs associated with studying a degree. If you need further assistance, our student advisers can give you advice on budgeting, making the most out of your money and where else you may be able to access support.