We have a dedicated team of Student Services professionals who are here to help our students through college life.
Contact our Student Services on: 01522 876220, or email studentservices@lincolncollege.ac.uk.
Financial Support
Along with student finance, you may be eligible for additional support from us.
Hardship Fund
Students that find themselves in financial hardship during the academic year can apply to the Access to Learning fund, which exists to support the retention of students. Both full-time and part-time students can apply to the fund. The level of an award is at the discretion of the College and subject to funds available.
For more information email: he@lincolncollege.ac.uk
Career Degree Bursary
The Career Degree bursary is made up of two components:
1. A bursary of £500 for full-time students and £250 for part-time students over the course of their programme to support any aspect of independent study. This could include:
- Electronic devices (laptop, tablet)
- IT or recording equipment (printer, camera, keyboard)
- IT support equipment (tripod, monitor brackets)
- Home office furniture (desk, chair)
- Software or licences (Adobe, Silicone Coach)
- Course-specific equipment and resources (tools, uniform/kit, books)
2. In addition, course coordinators will be allocated an additional payment to spend each academic year on enhancements that will support the development of employability skills and progression to graduate level employment. Students are encouraged to discuss ideas on how this can be spent with their tutors.
These additional enhancements might include:
- Short courses or workshops with external agencies (First Aid, coaching awards)
- Industry visits
- Visits to trade shows or industry-specific exhibitions or events
- Guest speakers
- Student exhibitions
*It cannot be substituted for cash, fee waiver or in-kind support funds. Excludes degree apprentices.
Mental Health Support
We know sometimes things can be challenging so if you need help or support at any time, we have a team of friendly, qualified experienced staff available to advise and support you.
We offer a wide range of services to our students, including a confidential counselling service.
We also have a team of Mental Health first aiders to support students in crisis. Their training will help identify people who are struggling and signpost to professional help.
We're also a Recovery College
Lincoln College are working in partnership with NHS Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trust to provide a Recovery College which promotes wellbeing to people either recovering from poor mental health, supporting people with mental illness or have an interest in their own wellbeing.
All courses are FREE of charge and easy to register for with no final exams.
If you would like to know more about the Recovery College please click here or speak to our Student Services team via email at: guidanceteam@lincolncollege.ac.uk or call: 01522 876220.
Additional Learning Support
We offer support to learners with a learning difficulty, disability, medical condition or a mental health difficulty, including:
- Hearing and visual impairment
- Mental health problems
- Specific learning difficulties related to Dyslexia
- Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Physical disability
- Learning difficulties/emotional and behavioural difficulties
For learners who require any additional learning support, the Assessment Team can be contacted to arrange an appointment with an Assessment and Support Coordinator. This service is confidential.
Email: assessmentofficer@lincolncollege.ac.uk or call: 01522 876225
Mind Skills Training
Develop essential, practical skills and strategies to achieve your goals and drive your educational success.
Learn how to:
- Overcome procrastination and being overwhelmed
- Increase confidence and motivation
- Manage your workload and study smarter
You come to study with a wealth of experience, life skills and dedication. However there may be times when you struggle to cope.
These courses are designed to support you to overcome obstacles, keep you on track and get the best out of your educational journal and indeed life!
Offering:
- Rolling programmes throughout the year
- 1-1 Support
Contact Angie Lester for further information:
Email: alester@lincolncollege.ac.uk or go to the Mind Skills area within the HE Information Centre on Canvas.
Staying Safe
Prevent
All further education providers have a duty to safeguard their students from being drawn into terrorism or extremism. Prevent is about safeguarding students to keep them safe and within the law. The Prevent Duty is not about preventing students from having political and religious views, but about supporting them to use or act on those concerns in non-extremist ways.
Safeguarding
The College is committed to the safeguarding of students and we have a rota in place so that there is always someone available to deal with queries. Learners can call into Main Reception at Lincoln Gainsborough or Newark, email safeguarding@lincolncollege.ac.uk or phone 01522 876000 ext. 6495/6529 and ask to speak to a member of the Safeguarding Team. Information about safeguarding support both during and outside College opening
Student Common Room
Our Student Common Room (SCR) at Lincoln is a safe and welcoming place for learners to visit between lessons. The SCR is open during term time from 8am each weekday, closing at 5.30pm Monday – Thursday and 5pm on Fridays.
Counselling and Pastoral Support
Support can be provided for any emotional or personal difficulties learners might encounter. Confidential appointments can be arranged with a Counsellor.
Learners can arrange an appointment by phoning Student Services on chaplaincy@lincolncollege.ac.uk, emailing: studentservices@lincolncollege.ac.uk or calling in to our Main Reception.
If learners need spiritual guidance, the Chaplains can offer support to people of all faiths and denominations.
If learners would like an appointment to see a Chaplain, please email: chaplaincy@lincolncollege.ac.uk
Careers Advice
Personal one-to-one careers guidance is available for all our learners. Our fully qualified and experienced careers guidance practitioners provide impartial advice and guidance.
Our qualified Careers Guidance Advisers support learners in their career planning and help them make well informed decisions about their progression and future plans.
They can help with:
Career planning and career decisions
Researching career opportunities
UCAS applications and personal statements
Job search and application skills, including CV advice
We will help you to draw up an action plan of the steps you need to take to achieve your career and education goals.
Our service has achieved the nationally recognised Matrix standard for excellence in the delivery of information, advice and guidance.
To make an appointment with a Careers Guidance Adviser call our Careers and Course Information Office on 030 030 32435 or email careers@lincolncollege.ac.uk
Find out more about the Careers Guidance Team on our Careers website.
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