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Financial Help for Mature Student

sarah1972
sarah1972 Posts: 19,128 Senior Ambassador
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Hi

I am 34 and just about to sign up to a distance learning Bookkeeping and Accountancy course.

Does anyone know if I would be eligible for any financial help? I have had a quick look on the internet but I was flooded by information!

Not really sure if I even come under the title of student? Can I get student discounts/bank accounts etc?!

Thanks in advance to anyone that helps me. :T
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  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,925 Forumite
    Hi Sarah,

    Does your course lead to a qualification? How long does the course last?
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  • sarah1972
    sarah1972 Posts: 19,128 Senior Ambassador
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    Its a year I think and yes its a diploma
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  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,925 Forumite
    Who are you studying with? Do you know what level the qualification is (Diplomas do vary)?
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  • sarah1972
    sarah1972 Posts: 19,128 Senior Ambassador
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    I got the details through directgov website and it just says Diploma in Bookkeeping and Accountancy? Below is the website of the provider.


    Provider website
    http://www.homestudynet.com

    Thank you so much for your help ;)
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  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,925 Forumite
    I am not sure how 'recognised' your diploma will be, as it is not accredited by any institution.

    You would not be able to get a student bank account, and I would be surprised if you got an NUS card.

    There is information available here about finance for part time students in higher education, but I doubt that your course would qualify.

    There is also the Adult Learning Grant, but that is only available if you attend a college.

    Does your local college not offer a bookkeeping course? I have a feeling you would be better off studying through a recognised institution? x
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  • sarah1972
    sarah1972 Posts: 19,128 Senior Ambassador
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    To be honest with you a recognised institution would be better, I just have been a bit overwhelmed when looking on the internet for a relevant course as there seem to be so many!!!

    Any advice would be welcome :D
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  • student_advisor
    student_advisor Posts: 538 Forumite
    How about the National Extension College here are their courses for accountancy & book-keeping. You can even pay for your courses with Tesco vouchers!
  • sarah1972
    sarah1972 Posts: 19,128 Senior Ambassador
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    Thank you soooo much :D

    I have found the course I will do finally !

    Now then will that make me a student as per my first post?
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  • dmg24
    dmg24 Posts: 33,925 Forumite
    Same questions ...

    Does the course actually lead to a recognised qualification?

    If so, at what level?
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  • sarah1972
    sarah1972 Posts: 19,128 Senior Ambassador
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    Oh Sorry for being thick about all this!

    It leads to
    Qualifications
    • Institute of Certified Book-keepers Foundation and Intermediate level Book-keeping (manual)
    • London Chamber of Commerce and Industry First level Book-keeping
    • Pitman Book-keeping Levels 1 & 2.
    Thanks again for your help ;)
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