As you apply to study a university-level course at Nescot, and while you are a student with us, you will able to access a large range of support, both in and out of the classroom.
As you apply to study at Nescot, and while you are a student with us, we endeavour to create an environment for you to thrive in your chosen course of study. To support this, there are a large range of student services available, both in and out of the classroom. Some of these are exclusive to University-level students while others are available College-wide.
As well as the academic and pastoral support services below,
Nescot also has an onsite day nursery for children under five, a modern gym
with discounted rates, an on-site nurse (Monday – Thursday) and a multi
faith/quiet room.
If at any time you can't find the information you need or if you have any questions or concerns our Admissions teamor your Programme Lead will be happy to help you:
Funding Your Studies - Full-Time Students You can apply for a student loan towards the cost of your tuition fees and living expenses. If you have another adult or child who is financially dependent on you or a disability then there are other grants that you might be able to claim too. Support available depends on your household income, residency and previous study.
Funding Your Studies - Part-Time Students Many students study part-time with the financial support of their employer. You can apply for a student loan for your tuition fees. There are part-time maintenance loans for students studying eligible courses (not all part-time courses qualify). Support available depends on your previous study and residency.
Hardship Fund We have a limited amount of funds available to support higher education students who are experiencing financial hardship. Full or part time students are welcome to apply. All applications are considered on a case by case basis following national guidelines, taking into consideration the proposed need and funds available. Any student who would like to apply should complete the application form below and email the completed form and evidence to studentfinance@nescot.ac.uk
Funds are usually only available to students who have taken out their full student finance package from Student Finance England. If you are still waiting for your student finance application to be assessed please complete the form. We may be able to offer you a short term loan until your maintenance loan comes through.
Our dedicated team of E-Learning Facilitators is available in their office within the LRC to help you navigate your online learning journey. Whether you need assistance with accessing course materials, understanding digital/online tools or file management, they are available for class demonstrations and workshops as well as one-to-one support to ensure you have a smooth and successful digital learning experience during your education at NESCOT.
Learning Difficulties and Disabilities Nescot believes in providing a supportive environment for all of our students because we want everyone to achieve their full potential. We encourage you to let us know about any support needs on your Application Form and through your personal tutor. If you have a learning difficulty and/or disabilities, we can support you and help you to succeed in your course through a range of specialist services and resources, depending on your needs.
Students in Care and Supported Care Leavers Specialist staff can liaise with your borough to make sure that you get all the funding and support to which you are entitled and they will work with you to make sure that everything goes smoothly while you are applying to and studying at Nescot.
Safeguarding and Wellbeing The Safeguarding and Wellbeing Service at Nescot consists of Designated Safeguarding Leads, Student Wellbeing Mentors and Mental Health First Aiders. We offer a range of support in order to help you achieve your full personal and academic potential. Click here to find out more.
Medical Support The college nurse is available to provide medical care during term time from Monday to Thursday, 9.30am - 4.30pm. Click here to find out more.
Students at Nescot are usually allocated a Tutor to support them throughout their time at the College. Tutorials are held on both an individual and group basis. The Tutor will assist with setting targets, action planning, monitoring progress and achievements, all of which are recorded on the individuals Personal Development portfolio.
Nescot provides the services of a HE Support Mentor, who is based in the LRC. Sessions can be arranged as one-to-one or small groups, and include subjects such as academic writing, essays, paraphrasing, time-management, organisational skills, critical thinking and writing analytically. Appointments can be booked to discuss how you approach studying or to talk over your approach to an assignment or to assist with any specific questions you may have. The HE Support Mentor can also provide guidance through the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) application process
The following information provide an opportunity for new students to familiarise themselves with various aspects of academic study at Nescot, and to help start the journey towards becoming independent learners.
When you are enrolled as a student at Nescot, you will have access to the Academic Study Skills Hub, which provides further support for your degree-level studies, and students can request one-to-one sessions from the LRC or the HE Support Mentor.
The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) at Nescot is Google classroom. Once you are enrolled at Nescot, you will have access to Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 applications, including an Outlook email account. Support with using these applications is also available in the LRC.
To prepare yourself for producing your work using digital tools we recommend considering improving your typing skills, which will increase your speed and accuracy when searching for information and producing typed work. You can learn touch typing for free through the following link:
The Higher Education Support Mentor can provide guidance through the government’s Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) application process. This scheme is available for higher education students and can cover study costs which are related to long-term illnesses, mental health difficulties or disabilities, including specific learning differences, such as dyslexia and ADHD. The allowance is not means-tested and does not have to be repaid. Find out more about the Disabled Student Allowance here
