Supporting Students

Introduction

Oldham Student Support Section is responsible for administering financial support for approximately 3600 students.

How well we do it?

We are a small but efficient section and we are proud of our performance and the level of service we offer. We will do all that we can to ensure that all applications, assessments and enquiries are dealt with as quickly and efficiently as possible.

In the academic year 2006/2007 all applications received by the deadline date were processed in time for students to receive their loan cheque on the first day of term.

Our Commitment:

We aim to guide you through Government regulations and provide you with a friendly and helpful service when you apply for student support.

We Will:

Make information available through schools and colleges.
Provide advice and guidance on making your application by offering:
To tell you if you qualify for assistance within 6/8 weeks of receiving your application, provided the information you have supplied is complete.
If you do not qualify, explain why and offer advice on other sources of financial assistance.
Provide you with an accurate assessment of your entitlement, if you are eligible.
Tell you what you need to do to get payment of your student support in time for the start of your course.

You Can Help Us By:

Applying on time, answering all questions on the forms and sending any documents or information e ask for.

Telling us about any change of address or change in your, or your family’s financial circumstances.
Letting us know how we can improve our service to you.

Further information is available on the Financial Support for Higher Education page.

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