Funding the VN training

Re: Funding the VN training

loopylou711 — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:03:32 GMT

[quote user="Katietaz"]Are you near a uni that offers the Fd or BSc course? That way you could train and get funding through student finance. They might also give you a grant for your kids that you don't have to re-pay (depending on your circumstances). You won't get a wage though, just a student loan. There's a calculator on the student finance website so you could estimate how much they'll give you each year.[/quote]

In terms of grans that you may be entitled to. If you have a Partner on a low income the money available is quite good. Theres 3 grants you may be entitled to would be a Speacil Support Grant - This means that the amount of maintienence loan you get is not reduced compared to if you got the standard maintainence grant, Child care grants, and Parents learning allowance. It all goes on household income but aslong as your partners income is below £51k then you are entitled to something.

A good link about funding if you were to consider the degree.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/StudentFinance/Extrahelp/DG_171503

Good luck!! IF it is something you really want to do then don't let anyone stop you!!

Re: Funding the VN training

Katie Mansfield — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 20:42:12 GMT

Are you near a uni that offers the Fd or BSc course? That way you could train and get funding through student finance. They might also give you a grant for your kids that you don't have to re-pay (depending on your circumstances). You won't get a wage though, just a student loan. There's a calculator on the student finance website so you could estimate how much they'll give you each year.

You've got loads of experience and motivation, plus your GCSE's might not be a prob cos you'd be a mature student and you've got an animal science HNC.

The only poss prob is that the deadline for applications was in Jan so you might not get started this year if that's what you decide to do, although sometimes late people get places through clearing.

Its not impossible - I'm 40, have 5 kids and am starting the degree course this Sept (when I've decided which uni!!!!).

Good luck :-)

K xx

Re: Funding the VN training

Teh Fluffeh — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:24:56 GMT

One of my fellow students last year paid for her course in monthly instalments of around £60/m as her practice weren't willing to pay for her. I think she just phoned the college and asked what her options were with regard to payment and they gave her a few choices. Best of luck.

Re: Funding the VN training

Nicola Smith — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:51:52 GMT

Dependant on area and which college you would use contact the college direct and ask about funding as there are sometimes diffeent avenues available dependant on your circumstances.

Re: Funding the VN training

samantha morgan — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:35:29 GMT

Hi Redhen,

If you are a BVNA member and you are concerned you are facing discrimination problems it would be worth you contacting the legal helpline for advice.

http://www.bvna.org.uk/smartweb/helplines-and-support/helplines-and-support-for-veterinary-nurses

Hope that is of some help

Samantha Morgan