Student handbook

Student Services

assignments and essays, revision and preparing for exams. To arrange a study skill 1-to-1 or for any other enquiries - call in or email lrc@ runshaw.ac.uk x Enrichment x As a student at Runshaw College, you will be able to access our college enrichment. You will be able to find enrichment timetables advertised across college, as well as in the weekly ASPIRE magazine. We also have an extensive online enrichment programme, Xtra, that you can access at all times of the day, offering a wide range of online courses, training and activity that will enable to further develop your skills for employment and beyond! If you would like to discuss enrichment opportunities, please call in at Student Services and the team will be happy to answer any questions that you may have. x Financial Support x There is a 19+ Discretionary bursary or an Advanced Learner Loans Bursary available to adult students who have a household income of less than £40,000; evidence will need to be provided. To access these funds, applications are made through the PayMyStudent portal Runshaw College. Please email funding@ runshaw.ac.uk and the team will be able to guide you through the application process. There is also learning support to assist vulnerable students, such as those with learning difficulties or disabilities, who need support to access and participate in learning. On successful application, students will be able to access the following: • The loan of a laptop for the duration of

the course • Help with essential course related books and equipment. • Childcare support – 85% towards costs, paid monthly to the childcare provider • Travel costs – maximum of £400 per year, paid at the start of each half term into your bank account • Additional help may be available towards travel costs to university open days and interviews If you have any financial concerns or queries, please call into Student Services and ask to speak to the Student Finance Advisor. All information will be treated in confidence.

x Multi-faith Spaces x Multi-faith Facilities and contemplation spaces are available in Silverdale Hub.

x Car Parking x There will be limited free parking available on campus. You will be required to register your car with Student Services in exchange for a parking permit. Please provide your driving licence and valid MOT and insurance documents for your vehicle. All cars must display a valid Runshaw permit, and will be subject to car parking monitoring by an external company and subject to fines. Between 9.00 am and 3.00 pm there will be parking at the front of the building but not on double yellow lines. Please see the campus maps available on the Adult Programme Moodle page for further information. Please make your tutor aware if you require disabled parking, as these spaces are limited.

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