College Guide 12-13
College Guide 12-13
College Guide 12-13
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Access to Learning Fund (ALF)<br />
http://www.lancs.ac.uk/studentservices/funding/alf.htm<br />
Government Funds, usually given in the form of non-repayable grants, to<br />
home students who, after having the Student Loan and any grant due, are still<br />
experiencing financial difficulties. You can apply at any time - you do not<br />
have to wait until you have run out of money to apply. Assessment is done<br />
on income and essential expenditure over the academic year. Information<br />
leaflets about the Access to Learning Fund are available in the <strong>College</strong><br />
Welfare Room in the foyer). Application forms are available from the Student<br />
Advisory Service Desk, the Student Services Office and the Students’ Union<br />
Advice Centre. Financial advice is available from the Student Finance<br />
Manger, Craig Lowe on ext. 94291 or ring ext. 92010 to arrange an<br />
appointment.<br />
Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) – Phone ext. 92109<br />
http://www.lancs.ac.uk/studentservices/disabilities/dsa.htm<br />
Students with disabilities may be eligible for additional help towards courserelated<br />
costs. Further information from the Disabilities Adviser.<br />
Student Aid Fund<br />
Available to help those students who do not qualify for Government help<br />
through the Access to Learning Fund (likely only to be international students).<br />
Only available on a very limited basis to students who encounter a serious<br />
emergency situation. For further information contact the <strong>College</strong> Senior Tutor<br />
or the Student Services Office on ext. 92010.<br />
Emergencies<br />
In case of an emergency you should dial 999 on an internal phone in order<br />
to contact the Security Office (staffed 24 hours a day, every day of the year).<br />
If calling from a mobile phone, you should phone 01524 594541. Security will<br />
arrange for an ambulance and ask staff from the Nurse Unit to attend if<br />
required. Security staff will meet the ambulance and direct to the site.<br />
Please do NOT use mobiles to make emergency calls directly. Precious time<br />
can be lost when the ambulance driver is unfamiliar with the University<br />
campus.<br />
Medical Practice – Phone ext. 94<strong>13</strong>0 or 01524 387780<br />
http://www.kingstandunipractice.co.uk/<br />
There is a GP Practice on campus, based at the Health Centre (located on<br />
the perimeter road near to the Pre-School Centre). This is available to all<br />
students and staff registered with the Practice, who can also been seen at the<br />
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