Student Support At Rotherham College of Arts and Technology we are ' dedicated to your learning' and will encourage and support you to reach your full potential. Disability Support The College welcomes students with learning difficulties and / or disabilities and aims to respond flexibly to your needs. All our Higher Education courses are open to students who have a disability, providing they meet the course entry criteria. Students with disabilities are entitled to apply to claim the Disabled Student Allowance ( DSA). This is a government fund to help pay for the support and equipment you require to succeed in your studies. To be eligible you will be required to provide specific evidence of your disability and will be involved in an assessment to identify the detailed support needed by you as an individual. You should apply for this funding as soon as you apply for your Higher Education course. For more information on the Higher Education Disabled Student Allowance visit: www. direct. gov. uk/ studentfinance At the College we have a dedicated Inclusive Learning Team who will work with you to anticipate and overcome any barriers to accessing learning. We will work with you and your tutors to plan your individual support around your needs in relation to the course you will be studying with us. If you would like to discuss your support needs or access arrangements, even before you apply, please contact the Inclusive Learning Team either via Student Services on 08080 722777* or email us at: als@ rotherham. ac. uk Advisory Service Student Services provides a dedicated service to prospective students providing them with information about courses and college life to help you choose the right option. Our Student Advisors are available to assess your skills and provide professional guidance to help you choose a suitable course to study. Student Services are here to help you by providing course information or advice and support on a range of areas including finance, childcare, progression and career prospects. We also offer guidance and information on attending college whilst on benefits and funding that may be available to eligible students. If you require any assistance with these matters please contact Student Services on 08080 722777* or email info@ rotherham. ac. uk Counselling The reality of life is that most of us have to face difficult circumstances at some point and talking things through can often help. Whilst you are at College if you are experiencing problems, whether it be in your personal life or to do with your studies and you feel that you need to talk to someone, the Counsellors at College are professionally trained and committed to offering you the help you may need. You can talk to a Counsellor in complete confidence and the service is free. The Counsellors work part time at both campuses during term time. * Free from UK land lines Student Support 4

5 Most of our Higher Education courses at Rotherham College of Arts and Technology admit students by direct application. For an application pack, contact the College by: Telephone: 08080 722777* Mincom: 01709 722720 ( Town Centre Campus) 01909 559004 ( Rother Valley Campus) Email: info@ rotherham. ac. uk Post: Student Services Rotherham College of Arts and Technology Eastwood Lane Rotherham S65 1EG Where a course is in the UCAS directory ( Full Time HNDs and Foundation Degrees marked in the course information section), applications should be via UCAS. Applicants are encouraged to apply online through the UCAS website www. ucas. ac. uk If you require any help or advice with your UCAS application call the UCAS Customer Service Unit on 0871 4680 468. Entry Qualifications Each course has its own set of entry qualifications. In general, applicants will need to demonstrate that they have studied in a related subject at level 3. There are many types of qualifications which are considered suitable for entry on to Higher Education programmes, including work- based and academic- based qualifications. Work- related qualifications and experience are usually appropriate, such as National Diplomas, GNVQs, NVQs, AVCEs, A Levels and Access courses. For more information about qualifications and to get advice on the entry qualifications for a chosen course, speak to a Student Advisor on 08080 722777* How to Apply * Free from UK land lines