LEARNER SERVICES
Learner Services are situated on the ground floor of the Central Business Learning Zone (CBLZ) 190 Cathedral Street. The office is open to visitors between 8.30am - 4.45pm, Mon - Fri.

For further information contact:

Pamela Barron
Learner Services Co-ordinator
Tel: 0141 271 6318
Email: Pamela.Barron@centralglasgow.ac.uk

Ashleigh Hill
Learner Services Co-ordinator
Tel: 0141 271 6310
E-mail: ashleigh.Hill@centralglasgow.ac.uk

FINANCIAL SUPPORT
HNC/D LEARNERS
If you are studying for a Full Time HNC/D or DipHE course you may be considered for free tuition. To be considered for free tuition you must apply to the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). If you do not apply then you will be liable for the cost of your fees which are £1,250 per year.

The Student Awards Agency for Scotland will also assess your application for Student Loan, Young Student's Bursary, Lone Parents Grant and any other supplementary funds which you may be entitled to.

A detailed booklet setting out the financial support for Scottish domiciled learners in session 2008/2009 is available from SAAS by visiting the Agency's website at:
www.studentsupport-saas.gov.uk

COLLEGE FUNDS
Eligible student's can apply for assistance towards Childcare and Housing Costs.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR NQ LEARNERS
National Qualification (NQ)learners should apply to the College for a Bursary / Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA). Full time NQ learners are usually eligible to apply for travelling expenses within their Bursary award.

PART TIME TRAVELLING EXPENSES AND CHILDCARE
Some assistance may be available without affecting benefits. Please enquire for information prior to enrolment.

Learner Services (Funding Section), located in the Central Business Learning Zone (CBLZ), Allan Glen's Campus, can be contacted as below and will be happy to help with any financial queries you may have:

Janice Murray
Tel: 0141 271 6245
Email: janice.murray@central-glasgow.ac.uk

David Miller
Tel: 0141 271 6238
Email: david.miller@central-glasgow.ac.uk

EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND
The College has been successful in attracting European Social Fund (ESF) monies to support training for the unemployed. Many of our courses have been able to offer an increased number of places as a result and all full time ESF supported courses can offer assistance with childcare as well as an annual attendance bonus. Eligibility is generally based on post code information and is checked by the college at application stage. Beneficiaries who are ESF eligible are informed of their status and of the benefits they can claim at the start of term.

CHILDCARE
For information on eligibility for ESF childcare support,
learners should contact:

Margaret Anne McKillop
Learner Services Manager
Tel: 0141 271 2102
Email: margaretanne.mckillop@central-glasgow.ac.uk

Susan Watson
Tel: 0141 271 2103
Email: susan.watson@central-glasgow.ac.uk

who are located in the Central Business Learning Zone (CBLZ), Allan Glen's Campus.

While the College does not have any creche facilities on site, details of local nurseries and childminders are available from the
Learner Services Manager.

WELFARE, GUIDANCE & COUNSELLING
Learner Services can offer impartial advice and assistance with any situation that is interfering with a learner’s studies, for example, financial difficulties, accommodation problems, health matters or issues of a personal nature. Where necessary, learners will be offered a referral to an external agency. The service is completely confidential and available to all learners.

Learners at the College currently have access to a counsellor from the Counselling Unit at Strathclyde University. Person Centred Counselling is a process that enables and encourages individuals to resolve their own difficulties within the relationship with the counsellor. Learners can make an appointment by contacting Learner Services.

A range of free leaflets and booklets is available from Learner Services covering topics such as learner finance, careers information, family planning, sexual health, safer drug use, social security benefits and housing rights.

CAREERS ADVICE
Learners can access careers guidance services including advice on progression routes, assistance to apply to university and advice on job seeking, CV design and interview skills. There is a range of career related information in The Learning Curve, including various computerised careers packages, careers related Internet sites, addresses of local companies, University prospectuses and a range of career related books and CD-Roms.

ACCOMMODATION
Learners who require accommodation are invited to obtain an accommodation pack from Learner Services. This pack has up-to-date details of local properties available to rent. However, inclusion on the pack does not carry nor imply any recommendation by the College and learners’ are asked to satisfy themselves as to the suitability of the accommodation before entering into agreements with landlords.