Financial Support
Payment options, support schemes and guidance for those studying on
a
Further Education course, (FE)
The information on this page is only intended as a guide to the financial support available and schemes and guidelines can be updated throughout the year. If you have any questions after viewing the site, email the MMS team on [email protected] with your query. All information provided will be treated in line with the GDPR rules and regulations.
*If you are studying a HE, (Higher Education) course, the HE team will be able to discuss potential funding options with you. Please note, 'Access to HE' courses are FE courses.
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 out opening times then please contact us to make an appointment.
Filton Office | On Site Wise | Queens Road | Stroud Office | |
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Monday | 10.00am to 2.30pm | 10.00am to 2.30pm | ||
Tuesday | 10.00am to 2.30pm | 10.00am to 2.30pm | 10.00am to 2.30pm | |
Wednesday | 10.00am to 2.30pm | Online Clinic | 10.00am to 2.30pm | |
Thursday | 10.00am to 2.30pm | 10.00am to 2.30pm | 10.00am to 2.30pm | |
Friday | CLOSED | CLOSED |
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.
Watch The MMS VideoTo 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
To appeal a Bursary decision email [email protected] with the heading 'Bursary Appeal'. Provide your student number, your contact details and a full explanation of the reason for the appeal, noting why you need the bursary award. We will review all appeals weekly and respond within 5 working days. Appeals for the academic year must be submitted before the end of May.
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
Residency Support Schemes
SGS is not a specialist residential centre, and does not take part in a residential support scheme. We therefore have no bursary available that can support with residential costs.
Advice Agencies and Debt Charities
There are a number of agencies, charities and other types of financial support website that can offer information, advice and guidance on a number of ways to budget and assist with debt. It is always worth checking with the MMS Team to see what internal or external schemes SGS can help with.
MMS Team
Contact Information
The main MMS offices are located at the Filton and Stroud campuses next to the canteen. You will also find us located at Wise for 1 or 2 days each week and we will be running regular online clinics via TEAMS for Queen's Road learners.
Please note: that we cannot guarantee that we will be able to answer the phone and as such email is our primary means of contact. If you wish us to call you then please state this in your email and provide us with your contact details. Our contact details can be found below.
Filton
0117 909 2381
Filton, Filton Ave, Filton,
Bristol BS34 7AT
[email protected]
Stroud
0117 909 2381
Stroud, Stratford Rd, Stroud
GL5 4AH
[email protected]