Financial Support (Money Management Service)

MMS Office Opening Times By Site:

See table below for our term time office opening hours. You can contact us outside of these times by sending an email to [email protected], messaging us on TEAMS or by phone. If you are unable to visit us within our opening times, please contact us to make an appointment.

Are you aware of the costs involved in studying an FE course? As well as potential course tuition fee, you may also need to find money for travel costs, childcare, to buy materials/equipment, or to purchase food whilst you are at college. Finance, the Reception team (CET), or a member of your department should be able to advise you further on the course costs. Once you are enrolled you will find these details in your joining instructions. Please be aware that all fees are due no later than the first day of your course.

To find out more about the financial support funding schemes available, click on the relevant link below. If you are interested in a flexible payment plan or making a payment via the SGS payment portal, then go to the 'Direct Payments & Flexible Payment Plans' section below.

If you wish to apply for Financial Support, click on the link below to go to the Application Page.

Bursary Appeal Information

You can appeal your Bursary assessment outcome or an element of your Bursary award by sending an email to [email protected] and including the following information:

1. Your full name and SGS student number
2. The reason for your appeal
3. A full explanation of the need for financial support

Appeal Process:

Appeals where the household income is no more than £5,000 over the upper household income limit for eligibility, or where an element of the award is being appealed, will be reviewed at regular MMS team meetings. If a decision can not be reached within the normal guidelines or a consensus cannot be reached, the appeal will be escalated to either: the Head of Operational Finance, the Director of Finance or the Deputy CEO and Chief Financial Officer.

Where the household income is more than £5,000 over the upper household income limit for eligibility, the appeal will be immediately escalated.

The outcome of the appeal will be notified via email from [email protected].

Appeals for the academic year must be submitted before the end of May to be considered.

Direct Payments &
Flexible Payment Plans

Make a payment online by debit or credit card via the College's Payment Portal or set up a plan to pay in installments.