Student Support
Student Loans
Full details about student loans, the initial application form and financial assessment form are available on the DfES web site. .
Disabled Student's Allowance (DSA)
If you have a specific learning difficulty (e.g Dyslexia) or a physical/mental disability and would like more information on the Disabled Student's Allowance (DSA) available for Higher Education students, please contact Kevin Michael Smith, Disability Officer on 020 8547 4618.
Learner Support Fund
This award is for students who are in Sixth Form only. If you think you may be eligible for funding from the Learner Support Fund, please see the link to the left.
Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
If your child was born between 1 September 1987 and 31 August 1988 and your household income is less than £30,000.00 per annum, then he/she may be entitled to an Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA). Application forms are available from all schools and colleges or alternatively you can telephone 080 810 16219 to obtain an application form and further guidance.
If you wish to contact the team about any of these or you have any questions please:
Email student.support@rbk.kingston.gov.uk.
Telephone: 020 8547 4618 / 4617
Or write to:
Student Support,
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
Guildhall 2
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1EU
Related External Links:
- Student Finance Direct website - further information about Student Loans
- www.ema.dfes.gov.uk.
- www.dfes.gov.uk