STUDENTS at South Cheshire College who are thinking about university as their next step were given top tips on managing their finances during a Finance Roadshow.

Joe Rowland from the Student Finance Tour rolled into South Cheshire College to deliver a series of presentations to students on a range of college programmes.

The presentations focused on financial support for full time and part time students who are heading to university in 2015-16.

As widely reported, students can expect to be in debt to up to £30,000 after completing a three-year degree course thanks to the increase in tuition fees introduced in 2012.

Students were given valuable information about tuition fees, student loans and other financial support which is available including the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) and Bursaries and Scholarships.

Many South Cheshire College students on vocational and A-Level programmes will be heading to universities across the UK in 2015-16.

Kallie Noble, A-Level and Vocational Studies Manager at South Cheshire College, felt that the roadshow was very worthwhile for current college students who are weighing up their options.

Kallie said: “We are pleased that Joe came into college for the day to speak to students about important financial issues as they prepare for life beyond South Cheshire College.

“The presentations were extremely informative and highlighted the financial support which is available.

“They also highlighted important issues, such as loan repayments, so that students are well aware of the costs associated with university.

“We aim to ensure that all our students on Vocational and A-Level programmes are as well prepared as they can be for Higher Education.”

South Cheshire College announced its best ever year for A-Level and vocational results in 2014.

The A-Level pass rate was 99.7% while 61 per cent of students achieved Distinction* or Distinction on a BTEC Extended Diploma.

For more information about South Cheshire College, please call 01270 654654 or visit scc.ac.uk.