EAL Adult Learning Course Guide 2018/19 | Page 13

COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY GROUPS ARTS, CRAFTS AND TEXTILES HEALTH AND WELLBEING LANGUAGES VENUES / MAP a loan. You should consider all your options for funding your course and should also consider taking independent financial advice through the Money Advice Service. Visit their website at www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk. If you are in receipt of an Advanced Learner Loan, there is also a bursary fund to which you can apply, for support with other costs such as travel, materials or childcare while you study. NUS student discount card As an EAL student you can apply for a National Union of Students (NUS) Extra Card online which gives you access to a wide range of discounts for shops, cinemas, restaurants, leisure activities and more. The card costs £12 and is valid for one year. For more information and to apply visit www.nus.org.uk Refund policy We cannot give refunds if changes in your circumstances prevent you from attending, unless there is a medical reason and it is supported with a doctor’s letter. You will be entitled to a full refund if EAL: • Closes a course prior to its start. You are also entitled to transfer your fee to an alternative course instead of receiving a refund. You will be entitled to a partial, pro-rata, refund if: • Once the course is up and running there is a disruption to learning beyond the control of EAL, for example tutor illness, and it may be necessary to extend course sessions or course length to make up for class time lost. • In these circumstances the tutor will negotiate a suitable alternative for all learners. If the outcome of this negotiation reduces the learner numbers below a viable level for delivery, we reserve the right to cancel the course and a pro rata refund will be given. • If there are insufficient learners on a course and the course therefore needs to be closed. Refund of examination and registration fees Examination and registration fees are only refundable on courses which have been closed by EAL. Disclaimers • All courses include a £5.00 non-refundable registration fee. • The fee payable is correct at the time of enrolment, which may supersede any that may previously have been advertised. Please note fees may change at short notice due to circumstances beyond our control. • EAL is not responsible for materials purchased by the learner either prior to or throughout the duration of the course. • EAL reserves the right to cancel or close courses or make changes to days, duration, timing and venues. We will do this only in exceptional circumstances. CURE YOUR PLACE CURE YOUR PLACE Enrol now www.ealing.gov.uk/adultlearning 13