Financial help whilst you are studying
Loans
American students are eligible to apply to the Family Federal Education Loan Program (FFELP) of the US Department of Education as the University College has been authorized to certify applications - full details of this can be found in Loans for American Students.
Scholarships and Bursaries
As we are a small, specialist University College, we are unable to offer any scholarships or financial assistance for FE or HE international students.
The British Council website on funding your studies gives details of the types of scholarship available at different institutions and also details of organisations who may be able to provide financial assistance for international students.
The Postgraduate (Masters) programme has up to two bursaries available for 2009 entry. Bursaries are offered on the basis of: demonstrating past achievement (either certificated or through work experience); capacity to achieve to Masters standard; evidence of commitment; and the statement of intent.
Working whilst you study
International students can now work without obtaining permission as long as they have a student visa. You may now work for up to twenty hours per week during term time and as many hours as you like during vacations. Do check the stamp in your passport however as you are not eligible to work if you enter the UK as a visitor rather than a student. For further information on working in the UK look at the UKCISA website.
Gradsouthwest is a useful website to help students and graduates to looking for a job locally. Although there are many part-time jobs available in the local area, please do not rely on part-time employment to support yourself.
Working in the UK after graduation
The Post-study Work (PSW) visa was launched to encourage overseas students graduating from UK institutions to pursue a career in the UK. It enables non-EEA students who have successfully completed and obtained a degree, Master’s degree, PhD, or postgraduate certificate or diploma to work in the UK for up to two years after completion of their studies.
For further information, you may find it useful to check the Working in the UK website or UK Border Agency website and look at a useful leaflet called "Find your way to work" produced by the British Council.
.jpg "Library")
