Finance

Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)

The EMA is a weekly payment which can be applied for if you're under 19 years of age, have a
household income of £30,810 or less and are following a course of at least 12 guided learning hours per
week. There are also bonuses if you continue to make good progress on your course. If you are over 19
years of age, you may be eligible for an Adult Learning Grant (ALG).

For EMA or ALG information please contact the EMA/ALG Offi cer on 01935 845505 or the EMA Student
Helpline 0800 1218989.

Learner Support Funds

Learner Support Funds are available for students to help with the costs of education. To be eligible you
must be attending a full or part-time LSC-funded course and, if applicable, have applied for an EMA.
You will not be eligible for assistance if you are on an Apprenticeship or other government scheme.

Care To Learn

If you have a child and are under 20 years of age when you start learning, Care To Learn will pay for
your childcare costs and any necessary travel costs to get you to and from your childcare provider. For
more information on any aspect of fi nancial help at Yeovil College, please contact the Learner Finance
and Welfare Co-ordinator on 01935 845452.

Travel - Yeovil & the surrounding area:

Castle Cary
Wincanton
Bridport
Weymouth
Chard
Crewkerne
Sturminster Newton
Wells
Dorchester
Street
Gillingham
Yeovil
Stalbridge
Glastonbury
Ilminster
Langport
Martock
Merriott
Milborne Port
Shaftesbury
Shepton Mallet
Sherborne
Somerton
South Petherton

What routes are available?

There are bus routes travelling from most local towns into College, as shown on the diagram above.

Travelling to Yeovil College

If you have enrolled on a course you will be eligible to apply for a County Ticket bus pass. This pass
allows travel to and from College on any journey that starts and/or terminates within Somerset. This
includes travel during evenings, weekends and College holidays.

How much will it cost?

The cost of the ticket is set by Somerset County Council and should be published during the 2008/09
academic year. Details are sent to students automatically once they have accepted their place at Yeovil
College.

How do I apply?

It is important that you apply for travel assistance as soon as possible to ensure your bus pass is
available when you start College in September. You must have been offered a place at Yeovil College
and satisfy all the relevant criteria.

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