Nicky Childs - Guidance and Support Tutor
Whether you are 18 or 60, advice and guidance fom experts will help you find the course best suited to your needs. Make use of our free information and guidance service by either telephoning the helpline on 0161 419 9163 or by visiting the Adult Centre reception Monday to Friday between 10.00am and 3.00pm to book an appointment with Nicky.
Del Marks - Additional Support Specialist
Del is available on Monday and Tuesday evenings in the Learning Resources Centre by appointment. Del is able to offer extra support to students enrolled at Aquinas College any time during the period of enrolment. This could be support with essay writing, study skills, planning your time, communication/numeracy etc. Please telephone 0161 419 9163 if you require further information or advice, or to book an appointment.
Help with Fees
Need help to pay for your course ?
We are able to offer help with fees for some academic and leisure courses in the following ways - varies depending upon whether you enrol for an academic course or a leisure course (please ask before enrolment):
Academic courses:
- Job Seekers Allowance; ESA (in the work related activity group); 19-25 Level 3 entitlement if enrolling for a first A level course; first full Level 2 (you do not have 5 or more GCSEs passes).
Leisure/community courses:
- Job Seekers Allowance; ESA (in the work related activity group); Working Tax Credit/Council Tax & Housing Benefit/Income Support/Pension Guarantee Credit/Carers allowance - special rates apply or courses may be free.
If you are entitled to fee remission, you will need to provide proof of this at enrolment, with your payment book, your Giro (or a photocopy), proof of payment into a bank account, or an appropriate letter from the agency awarding you the benefit.
Learner Support Fund - provides help with books and equipment, examination and registration fees for students enrolling onto academic courses.
Instalment Plan for courses costing over £200:
You have the option of spreading the cost of your fees by paying a 50% deposit at enrolment followed by 2 or 3 standing order payments; you will need your bank details, your cheque book or credit/debit card when enrolling. Please enquire which courses this applies to when you enquire/enrol.
Telephone 0161 419 9163 if you need advice or help with any of the above.