The assessment of student loans is currently being undertaken in Darlington. If you have any queries please ring student finance direct on 08456 077577 or visit the website www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance
However, the Local Authority (LA) still hold a small amount of funding, called the Access Fund, to help students from low income backgrounds to stay in full time education after the age of 16. This is for school 6th forms only. Individual Further Education and 6th form colleges hold their own funds for this purpose as well.
There are also two charitable trusts that are administered by the LA - Alderman Worsley for students living in the Thornaby area and Yarm Grammar for students living in Yarm. Please ring 01642 526604
There is also a Nursery Grant available to help fund a child's part time nursery education place.
You can get more information about the financial assistance available by using the links to the left hand side of this page.
