
Adult Support Fund - What we offer
Are you in receipt of a qualifying means tested benefit or do you have a single household income of between £7,800 and £15,000, or household income of less than £30,000? If so, you may be eligible for support funds to help cover the following costs associated with studying:
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Travel to and from college
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Childcare costs
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Books/equipment/uniform
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Some exam and registration fees
How to apply
To apply, download and complete this 19+ Learner Support Fund Application Form. Once you have FULLY ENROLLED (this means that you have your signed learning agreement, lanyard and student ID card), there are two ways you can submit your application to us for assessment:
1. In Person
Book an appointment with a Student Engagement Advisor by calling into Student Services, Armstrong House, Rye Hill Campus, emailing enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk or calling 0191 200 4000, selecting option 4. Student Services are open Monday to Friday, 8.30-4.30pm.
2. Drop & Go
If you are confident that you've completed your form correctly and have provided photocopies of all evidence needed (please do not enclose screenshots), you can hand in your application to the Student Services Reception, Armstrong House, Rye Hill Campus. Photocopies must be clear and contain all pages of the document. Any missing evidence or incomplete forms will result in a delay to your application being processed. You will be provided with a receipt via email when you hand in the form and we will keep you updated on its progress by email or post. Please note that if you qualify for the meal allowance, you will need to return to Student Services to have your finger prints taken once your application has been assessed.
What support am I eligible for?

Childcare support
If you are the legal guardian of a child who requires childcare whilst you study, we may be able to offer funding towards the cost of your childcare. If you receive government free childcare hours (NEG) you must use this in the first instance to cover your timetable. Any hours outside of the 15/30 hours - the College may be able to support.
15 hours free childcare guidance
30 hours free childcare guidance
Download the Childcare Support Application Form