Student Finance
Course Fees
The College of Animal Welfare is pleased to offer two different payment options:
- Annual Fee Scheme
- Pay as You Learn monthly fee scheme
In order to gain a confirmed place on a programme you are required to have either paid your course fee (where applicable) in full or have signed up to our ‘Pay as You Learn’ scheme.
More information on our payment schemes
Loans
* What Are PCD Loans?
Professional and Career Development Loans are commercial bank loans that can be used to help pay for work related learning. You can borrow between £300 and £10,000 to help support the cost of up to two years of learning (or three years if it includes one year’s relevant unpaid practical work).
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The Government will pay the interest on the loan while you are learning and for one month afterwards. You will then need to start repaying the loan as you would any other commercial loans product. The loan can be used to pay course fees or other costs such as travel and living expenses. You can also use the loan to supplement other forms of support such as grants or bursaries.
As the Professional and Career Development Loan is a commercial loan product, you should make sure you have investigated all the funding options that may be open to you to ensure you take an informed decision about whether the Loan is right for you.
For further information on financial assistance to support your learning, visit www.direct.gov.uk - Professional and Career Development Loans or call 0800 100 900.
Our learning provider registration number is: 4591
Contact us for further information regarding PCD Loans
* 24+ Advanced Learning Loans
If you are 24 years of age or over and are thinking of starting a college course, at level 3 or above, after 1 August 2013 you may qualify for one of the Government’s new 24+ Advanced Learning Loans to help you fund your studies.
It is easy to apply for a loan, there is no credit check and your household income isn’t taken into account; and what’s more, you won’t have to pay anything back until you earn over £21,000 a year.
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Hardship Fund
The College of Animal Welfare has a hardship fund which was set up to support those students who are suffering financial distress and for whatever reason are unable to access any other kind of assistance or where a top up is considered necessary.
Each application is judged on its own merits. Contact us for further details .
Grants, Bursaries & Additional Help
There are various other sources of financial help that you may be able to access to help you with the cost of studying. We have collated some of these into a downloadable format which you can download and look through. You are able to apply for as many sources of help as you are eligible for.
Grants, Bursaries & Additional Funding Information
Apprenticeships
* What are Apprenticeships?
Apprentices work alongside experienced staff gaining job specific skills and are paid whilst they learn. The minimum salary is £2.65 per hour; however, many apprentices earn significantly more.
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What are the benefits?
- Earn a salary
- Get paid holidays
- Receive training
- Gain qualifications
- Learn job-specific skills
- Gain valuable work-experience
Training
Apprentices work towards nationally recognised qualifications, usually off-the-job on a day release basis, at specialist learning providers or colleges.
What does it cost?
If you are aged between 16 – 18 years old the National Apprenticeship Service pays the training costs.
If you are aged 19 -24 years old the National Apprenticeship Service contributes 50% of the costs and for anyone aged 25 years or over the National Apprenticeship Service makes a reduced contribution.
Who can apply?
Anyone who is 16 years of age, living in England and not in full time education can apply for an apprenticeship. There are additional eligibility criteria, so if you are interested in undertaking an apprenticeship please check your individual circumstances with our administration team on 01480 422060.
Which apprenticeships can I study at The College of Animal Welfare?
We currently offer apprenticeships in Veterinary Nursing, Animal Care, Horse Care and Customer Service. Further information can be found here.
How long does it take?
An Apprenticeship can take between 1 and 3 years.
Employers
Become a Training Practice /
Becoming a Placement Practice
Disabled Student Allowances
A quick guide to Disabled Student Allowances (DSAs), for Higher Education students only, can be found here.