FINANCIAL GUIDANCE FOR STUDENTS V

Please contact Emma Woodward [log in to unmask] for a copy of the full conference flyer.

The fifth annual national conference (two-day) organised by the University of Central Lancashire

This year for the first time, at the request of previous delegates and keynote speakers, we are organising the conference across two days and once again running a pre-conference workshop and networking event the day before.

Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th January 2003
(Pre-conference workshop and networking Tuesday 14th May)

Keynote Speakers:

Steve Smith - Information Team Leader on Higher Education Student Support, DfES 
Stephen Hainey - Student Support Liaison Manager, Student Loans Company

Organised by:
Advisory and Counselling Centre, Student Services
                	
Enquiries:      	
Emma Woodward, Hospitality Services
Tel: 01772 892654       E-mail:  [log in to unmask]

Conference Aims and Objectives

This conference aims to:

·update delegates on changes and developments since the last conference
·provide a framework for the guidance of students within Higher Education regarding funding for study
.explain funding for students within special categories e.g. disability and/or learning difficulties
·explain the impact of new systems on postgraduate funding
·support staff who are responsible for the financial guidance of students
·share expertise and experience in delivering high quality financial guidance to students
        	
Who should attend:

·student loans officers
·student Services staff
·Careers Guidance staff
·Students' Union Officers
·Students' Union Executives
·academics involved with student support and guidance
·heads of sixth form
·admissions officers
·admissions tutors
·LEA officers

Special Interest Seminars

Setting of Criteria and Administration of Access Fund, Hardship Loan & Emergency Loans - John Dunn and Hazel Coene, University of Central Lancashire

Postgraduate Funding - Lynne Brooks, Careers Service, University of Central Lancashire 

Disabled Students Allowance - Department for Education and Skills

Student and Disability Benefits - Fran Robinson, Lancashire County Council Welfare Rights

Opportunity Bursaries - TBC

Lone Parents Allowances, John Dunn and Hazel Coene, University of Central Lancashire

Scotland and Wales - Val Bryan and Stephen Hainey, Student Loans Company

NHS Support - TBC

Teacher Training Agency - TBC

Please contact Emma Woodward [log in to unmask] for a copy of the full conference flyer.