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Get Set For Life - What I want to do!

 

Get money for staying on! (EMA)

 

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Need Funding to go to University - Apply Now!

 

STUDENTS planning to go to university in the next academic year (2008/09) need to apply now if they want financial support during their studies.

Application packs are now available for help with W.C.C. Student Finances. These can cover loans for tuition fees and living costs, grants for students from lower income households and allowances for childcare and help with disabilities.

If you require an application form or for more information, please contact Wiltshire County Council on 01225 713000.

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Advice on Courses - Connexions

 

For advice on courses and careers, get in touch with the Connexions Personal Adviser at your school or college, or visit on the the Connexions drop in centres in Salisbury, Swindon, Trowbridge or Chippenham.

We can also help you with a range of issues from personal problems or difficulties at home to health, money, housing or legal worries. Connexions PA's can also advise about holiday jobs, gap years, university entrance, leisure activities, volunteering opportunities and more.  If it's financial help you need, check out the EMA.

If you are aged 13 - 19, you can find out about your nearest Connexions centre or Personal Adviser by ringing 08700 63055 or click here. 

For help in a hurry, try Connexions Direct on 080 800 13219, text 07766 4 13219, or log on to www.connexions-direct.com.

 

Get Set For Life - What I want to do!

What do you want to do?

How much do you want to earn?

Decide what & where to study!

The reality is that everyone needs such a minimum set of qualifications to get a decent job, and if you get these qualifications, you’re more likely to be better paid, healthier and happier throughout your life.

Find out loads of really interesting stuff on Get Set For Life!

 

Get money for staying on! (EMA)

 

If you're 16 and wondering what to do next, don't forget to apply now for your EMA.

Did you know that eligible young people can get between £10 and £30 a week for staying on at school or college after the age of 16?

Many 16 - 18 year olds studying in England, depending on their circumstances, should be able to get an EMA if their household income is less than £30,810 a year (2006/07). 

Don't Delay - Even it you are not sure what course to choose, or whether you will be acepted, you can save time and money by applying for your EMA now.

An EMA does not affect other income and support benefits going to parents or carer's and in most cases the young person can still receive an EMA if they have a part-time job. 

To find out more, to apply for an EMA or to register, go to www.direct.gov.uk/ema.