Here are a few things people like to know

What if I don't have any qualifications?

You can apply to courses at the college that do not require qualifications as part of the entry criteria. In these cases you must have a successful interview and/or a good portfolio, as well as a positive school reference. Courses that don't require qualifications on entry are usually offered at entry levels and level 1.

If you are interested in Higher Education, and don't have any qualifications, you may consider an Access to Higher Education course.

What if I haven't got my exam results yet?

If you are taking exams, you will be interviewed and offered a place, the place will be conditional on your exam results.

If your exam results are better than expected, you could be offered a place on a higher level course, and if they are lower than expected, you may be offered a place on another level, appropriate to your exam results.

What if I need support for my learning?

Support for learning comes in various forms. If you have a learning difficulty and/or disability, you will be assessed on application (you must declare this on your enrolment form).

Our threshold team can help you find a course that is right for you. They can be contacted on 01708 462801.

Support that is offered can range from:

• In class support on an individual basis
• Whole group support
• Additional literacy/numeracy sessions
• English as a Second or Other Language (ESOL) support/sessions

The Study Skills Centre can be contacted on: 01708 455011 ext 2128 if you need any advice.

What if I need financial help to enable me to study?

Financial help can come in a variety of forms:

• Help towards childcare fees
• Help in arranging Educational Maintenance Allowances (EMA) for 16-18 year olds
• Help in accessing Adult Learning Grants (ALG) for those aged 19 and over

Student Services can help in all these areas and they can be contacted on: 01708 462718.

For more information on EMA's try: www.direct.gov.uk/ema

There are no course fees for students under 19 years of age at Havering College of F & HE.

Havering College of F & HE does not charge top up fees for Higher Education courses.

What can I do if I need child care to enable me to study?

There is a full time day nursery called Stepping Stones, based at Ardleigh Green campus and a crèche based at our Ilford centre (for ESOL students).

Stepping Stones day Nursery is open 51 weeks per year and student services can help you with financial contributions to childcare places there.

The crèche at Ilford is currently free to ESOL learners enrolled at Ilford and operates 2 sessions daily (10-12, 12.30-2.30) Term time only.

For enquiries to Stepping Stones Day Nursery please call: 01708 462827 (Manager, Kerri Brown).

For enquiries to Ilford Crèche, please call: 0208 514 3019 (Manager, Yvonne Hawkins).

We recommend that you apply early for childcare places.

Will there be any costs that I have to meet on my course?

If you are under 19, there will be no tuition, exam. or admin fees for your course. If you are 19 and over you will have to pay admin. and exam fees. Some courses may require you to obtain special equipment, kit, or books and Threshold Services will advise you as to what these are prior to enrolment or call them on 01708 462801. Once you know what fees you are required to pay Student Services will be able to advise you what financial assistance may be available towards these, you can check this with them on 01708 462718.

How do I apply to the course that I have chosen?

It is advisable to attend one of the college open days, before you decide on the course that is right for you. But don't worry if you haven't as we will still be able to help you.

Once you have completed an application form, and our threshold staff have confirmed that they have received it, you will be given the name of your personal advisor.

If you have any queries, just call your threshold advisor and they can track your application and tell you at which stage it is at.

You will then be invited to an interview at the college, after which you will be contacted to advise you of the outcome. (If you are under 18, your parents/guardians are welcome to come with you to your interview).

Your learning support needs and any other issues relating to your application will be discussed at your interview, as well as the course requirements and expectations.

If you have any other questions, feel free to get in touch.