What support is on offer?

• Cash Award of:

• Then, for each subsequent year of study you will receive:

• If you have been to one of our Summer School’s, you get an extra: one – off payment on top!

• You also get a dedicated member of staff to give you information and guidance e.g applying and admission support, accommodation and finance, on a one to one basis

• Priority for halls of residence

* Figures for 2016-17 and therefore subject to approval* Not for NHS supported courses

£2,000£1,000

£100

Student Services• It is important you indicate on your UCAS form that you

have been in local authority care. This will enable us to make sure you receive the help you need.

• Main point of contact for non-academic matters throughout your time here and will liaise with your care leaving team.

• Meet four times a year - 1 before starting- 1 each term and invited for more in final year depending

on the individual- 1 exit meeting

Student ServicesStudent Accommodation• Guaranteed place in halls • Make sure you have a suitable place during the summer• We can act as a flat deposit guarantorCounselling• It is available throughout the year for all students and staff

attending St Mary’s UniversityDyslexia and Disability• We encourage students to disclose their additional

requirements at the earliest opportunity• Our Disability and Dyslexia co-ordinator aims to provide

confidential advice and support to those that request it

Student ServicesFinancial Advice – Student Funding Service

• The Student Funding Service offers advice and guidance on all aspects of student funding:

- Bank accounts- Budgeting- Dealing with debt

- Student Loans and Grants- PGCE Training Bursaries-Hardship funds

Student ServicesScholarships

• 30 Care Leaver scholarships of £1,000 • Academic Excellence Scholarships• Catholic Schools Scholarship• Elite Sports Scholarships• Mo Farah Sports Foundation

Applications are available to download from FebruaryThe initial closing date is Friday 30th May.

Student ServicesAcademic Support

• Academic tutors – you are assigned one in the first year that is your tutor for the entire time at St Mary’s.

• Learning Advisors – they provide you with the skills and resources you need to complete your coursework and exams.

Looked after children: The Compact Scheme

An exclusive package of support offered at Kingston University from application through to graduation

Support in preparing for University: Financial support:

For more information and to apply please visit www.kingston.ac.uk/compact

1. A single point of contact throughout the

application process, enrolment and once you

are on course

Student loan and

maintenance grants (up to £11,000 p/y)

2. An invitation to our Head Start summer

school before you start at Kingston

3. Exclusive access to employability advice and guidance and

email alerts to extracurricular

employment and experience schemes

incl study skills

4. Priority for year-round student accommodation

(52-week)

Kingston Scholarship -

priorityc£2000 p/y

£1500 p/y Care Leaver bursary (includes foyer

residents)