Supporting you at college

We're determined to give you the support and help you need while you’re at Exeter College.

Our student welfare advisor can also help and advise you with issues surrounding childcare, benefits, attendance, supported housing and emergency accommodation and can be contacted on 01392 205526.

Learning Support

If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability which may present barriers to you, you should discuss this with us before you start your course. Our Learning Support Manager will be happy to offer advice and guidance.

Telephone: (01392) 400439
Email: learningsupport@exe-coll.ac.uk

Funding support

Adult Learning Grant

If you are over 19 and studying a level 2 or 3 qualification for the first time you may be able to receive and Adult Learning Grant (ALG) of up to £30 per week while you are at college (depending on your income, and your partner's if applicable, over the past tax year). For more information, click here to visit the Adult Learning Grant website or contact us on 01392 400900

Learner Support Fund

The Learner Support Fund is available for students aged over 19 (as at the 31st August) who require financial assistance for essential course costs, such as materials, uniforms and travel.

To find out if you are eligible and to apply, please click on the links below.

Please click here to download the Exeter College Bursary Scheme 2011/12 Application form. (Will be under 19 years of age on the 31.08.11).

Please click here to download a Learner Support Fund 2011/12 Application form. (Will be aged 19 years & over on the 31.08.11).

Please click here to download a LSF Childcare Support 2011/12 Application Form. (For students aged 20 years & Over at the start of your course).

Please click here to download Exeter College Bursary Scheme 16-19 yrs Guidelines.

Please click here to download the Learner Support Fund Guidelines for 19yrs and over.

Please click here to download the Appeals Procedure.

LSF Application for financial assistance with Essential Residentials and Trips

For further help, advice and guidance about the Learner Support Fund , please contact our Student Welfare Administrator on:
Telephone: (01392) 400526
Email: jillclark@exe-coll.ac.uk

For help with HE learner support please contact Chantel Cox via email at chantelcox@exe-coll.ac.uk

Care to Learn

Students under 20 years old can get financial help with their childcare costs from Care to Learn.

Care to Learn will pay for:

Childcare costs while you learn
A deposit if one is charged
Travel expenses to and from your child care provider

To find out if you are eligible and to apply, click here.

If you are aged over 20, please seek advice from your local Job Centre Plus in the first instance. You may also be eligible for the Learner Support Fund (see above).

Your first weeks here

During the first few weeks of your course, your tutor will take you through your induction programme, which will include collecting your ID badge, getting a computer log-in and a chance to look around the Learning Centres and find our cafes. They will also discuss your goals and targets for the course.