PGCE funding

[TheSilverSwan]

Hi,

I have been offered a place on a flexible PGCE course but they have just announced that the course will now be spread over 2 years, not 1.

Any ideas what else I could get on top of the bursary? I have two children (almost 11 and 6) and a husband earning approximately £28K. I am still working (NHS) but plan on leaving before the first placement. I wouldn't be allowed time off for the placements anyway.

Now panicking I may not get the maintenance grant. Anyone else been through this as a mature student?

[Caronaim]

Why do you want to do a PGCE?

[thecatfromjapan]

Contact your college. I was worried about possibly doing a PGCE as a single parent. I wasn't even enrolled at a college (though I did want to go there) and their bursar's office went through every bit of funding I'd be eligible for.
Which was something I was very grateful to them for.
There is also always tutoring and supply (as TA and/or some schools seem to employ unqualified graduates as cover staff ) work if you are doing it p/t.
Good luck!

[catslife]

You need to ask the college. I did a part-time PGCE, but we were expected to have paid work for the time we weren't in college. There was a (very small) grant, but that was only enough to cover travel and learning expenses.
Usually for part-time courses any grants or bursaries would be on a pro-rata basis.

[MrsMot]

Check if your uni has scholarships for over 25s. Lots do to encourage mature students.