E-BULLETIN CHILDCARE
STUDENT FUNDING
If you have been offered either a
conditional or unconditional
place at Glasgow Kelvin College
for the 2015/16 session, and
require assistance with childcare
costs, please APPLY NOW.
Request an application form from Student
Funding via email:
[email protected] or
telephone on 0141 630 5190.
Last session we supported over 350
learners through the Childcare
Fund!!!
Lone parents are guaranteed a
minimum of £1215 (providing that
they meet the funding criteria)
“For many learners with children it would be extremely difficult to start or
continue their learner journey without access to help with childcare costs”.
(Michael Buchanan, Senior Funding Officer)
Are you studying fulltime or part-time?
Full-time
Part-Time
Full-time FE learners are eligible to
apply.
Full time HNC/HND learners are
eligible to apply if they take out the
maximum student loan.
Part time HNC/D’s cannot apply for
Childcare Funds, but may be eligible
for help from the Discretionary
Funds.
Part-time FE courses (NQ,NC,ACCESS)
can apply.
Are you a single
parent?
No
Yes – eligible to apply.
All childcare providers
must be registered
with the Care
Commission.
Yes
Is your partner working or
studying?
No
Not eligible to apply.
*Please note that the above flow chart assumes that applicants meet the
residency criteria. If you have any residency enquiries please contact Student
Funding via e-mail or telephone.
If I am a continuing student, do I need to re-apply?
Yes you must re-apply for funding each academic year, and all
evidence must be provided again.
Are the college holidays paid for?
The college does not assist with the cost of childcare during the
following holidays; October, Christmas or Easter. We do however
cover short holidays, for example bank holidays and in- service
days.
Does the college have its own nursery?
Unfortunately Glasgow Kelvin College does not have its own
childcare provision. However there is wide range of childcare
providers located near all five of our campuses, one of which is
located inside the Easterhouse Campus.
Can I change my childcare provider?
If you wish to change your childcare provider, you MUST contact
Student Funding to discuss this matter further, before changing.
How will my childcare be paid?
Childcare is paid monthly to the childcare provider, providing
your attendance is above 80%.
How many days of Childcare will be covered?
We will only cover your college timetable, for example if you are
scheduled in 2 full days and 1 half day, this is all that we will
cover.