OU - IT Courses - Grant?

Jack21_2

Hi all,

I'm due to start 2 OU courses - T175 & M150 at the end of Sep / early Oct.

Due to being in receipt of income based JSA, my fees have been paid and I've been told that I'll receive the £250.00 course grant.

From their website however, and elsewhere on the web, I've read that they also offer an extra £250.00 on top to go towards to a PC.

Does anyone know about this, if I'd be eligible and how I go about applying?!

Many Thanks,

Jack

C_Ronaldo

is there a number for the OU you can ring and ask

Jack21_2

Hiya,

I have already emailed the OU and am waiting for a reply.

Just wondered if any of you out there had any info re this!

Cheers,

Jack :beer:

CIS

The grant is only payable if the course specifies that a PC is necessary to do the course.

Jack21_2

Thanks CIS,

Yes you're right, from the info it seems they only give out the PC grant when a PC is required for the course in question.

For both my courses, T175 & M150, a PC is essential!

If any of you guys have applied for these or similar courses / the grant, please let me know.

Many Thanks,

Jack

saintstreaky

I've always received the form after all the other funding was sorted, a little before the start of the course. I've never taken it up, because you have to sign to say that you haven't already got a PC that is adequate for the course.

Jack21_2

ss,

Thanks, but I'm already aware of this.

However, my PC just isnt up to scratch - it won't even play DVDs..

As the materials come on DVD, I've currently got a bit of a problem, thus their funding to help with buying a new PC would be a huge help!

So, if any of you has any experience of the OU PC grant, I'd be interested to hear from you.

Cheers,

Jack