Financial Help for Mature Student

sarah1972

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

dmg24

Hi Sarah,

Does your course lead to a qualification? How long does the course last?

sarah1972

Its a year I think and yes its a diploma

dmg24

Who are you studying with? Do you know what level the qualification is (Diplomas do vary)?

sarah1972

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

dmg24

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

sarah1972

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

student_advisor

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

Thank you soooo much

I have found the course I will do finally !

Now then will that make me a student as per my first post?

dmg24

Same questions ...

Does the course actually lead to a recognised qualification?

If so, at what level?

sarah1972

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