Staff in Student Services are available to discuss the right course to suit you by calling them on 0800 052 7343 or 0141 581 2222 or visit them at the college near the main reception in the Renfrew Building.

You can make an appointment with our Careers Advisor by calling Student Services on 0800 052 7343 or 0141 581 2222.

You can apply online, by telephone to Student Services on 0800 052 7343 and select Option 2 or 0141 581 2222, by completing an application form by post or visit Student Services in person.

Most courses require an interview – there are some evening classes that don’t require an interview you would apply and around April you will be sent details of how to reserve a place on the evening course, which will include paying a deposit.

For All Courses
You can apply –  On-line, Telephone 0800 052 7343 or 0141 581 2222, Posting an application form to Admissions or Visit Student Services in Person.

For Courses That Require an Interview

1.  You will receive an Application acknowledgment Letter or an email if you applied online (Remember to check your Junk emails, as it may appear in there)

2. If there are still places on the course - An Interview Invitation or choice of Interview             dates will be sent to you.

3. Dependant on the outcome of your interview you could be sent:

• A Conditional Offer (Pending exam results), Unconditional Offer or Unsuccessful Letter.
•  Attached to your offer will be a slip to confirm if you wish to accept the offer or not – you must return this to the college as soon as possible, this will confirm your place on the course or will advise the college you do not wish to accept the offer.
• The next stage will be your Induction Day this is normally close to the start of your course or the first day of your course, the department will advise you of the date.

 

4.   If the course is full you will receive details of:
Reservation List
Waiting List
Course Full

For August start Higher National courses you will normally apply in April (visit www.saas.gov.uk) for further information.

For August start Non Advanced courses you will normally apply around May (visit Reid Kerr website for further information)

What funding will I be entitled to apply for?

Studying Non Advanced, Intermediate or Higher Level (FE course)

Full time

• College Bursary – Details on how to apply will follow after you are offered a place on the course.

College Funding

• Discretionary Fund (Hardship) only when funds are available
•  Childcare Fund
• Housing fund

Contact the Bursary/Funding Department on 0800 052 7343 or 0141 581 2222 or visit http://www.reidkerr.ac.uk/student_support/fees_and_funding  for further information

Part time

• ILA £200 you could be eligible for £200 towards part time study – contact ILA Scotland on 0808 100 1090, visit their website www.ilascotland.org.uk  or contact Student Services on 0800 052 7343 or 0141 581 2222.

• You could be eligible for a Fee waiver depending on the course and what type of benefits you receive.

Contact Student Services on 0800 052 7343 or 0141 581 2222 for further information

Studying HN Level or above (HE course)

Full time

Application is made online to SAAS – www.saas.gov.uk

You may be eligible for:

• Tuition Fees
• Student Loan
• Young Student Bursary
• Independent Student Bursary
• Disabled Student Grant

College Funding

• Discretionary Fund (Hardship) only when funds are available.
• Childcare Fund
• Housing fund

For College Funding information contact the Funding Department on 0800 052 7343 or 0141 581 2222 or visit http://www.reidkerr.ac.uk/student_support/fees_and_funding for further information.

Part time

• You can apply to SAAS for a part time fee grant of £500 towards your course - visit their website at www.saas.gov.uk or contact Student Services on 0800 052 7343 or 0141 581 2222 for further information

• If studying individual Higher National units you may be able to apply for an ILA £200 contact ILA Scotland on 0808 100 1090, visit their website www.ilascotland.org.uk  or contact Student Services on 0800 052 7343 or 0141 581 2222

• You could be eligible for a Fee waiver depending on the course and what type of benefits you receive

Yes there is a nursery for children over 2 years of age – Apply as early as possible, places are limited – application forms are available from Student Services you can call us on 0800 052 7343 or 0141 581 2222 or email at services@reidkerr.ac.uk

The college does not provide student accommodation.

Student Services can provide an accommodation pack with details of properties available within the area.

Reid Kerr College has not viewed the accommodation within the pack and cannot accept responsibility for them.

Emergency Accommodation/Homelessness

You should contact Student Services straight away if you need to find accommodation quickly , we can put you in touch with external organisations who can help.

There can be council tax exemptions and discounts available for full time students, to find out if you are eligible please contact your local council.

 Forms are available from Student Services for local areas.

Yes, we have a Learning Plus Team who will happy to discuss your additional support you can make an appointment by calling Student Services on 0800 052 7343 or 0141 581 2222 or email sservices@reidkerr.ac.uk 

College Opening Times (Term time)

                                    Monday  -  8.15 a.m. – 7.00 p.m.

                                    Tuesday -  8.15 a.m. – 9.00 p.m.

                                    Wednesday - 8.15 a.m. – 7.00 p.m.

                                    Thursday  - 8.15 a.m. – 6.30 p.m.

                                    Friday -  8.15 a.m. – 5.00 p.m

Student Services

Monday – Friday - 8.45 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. (There is extended opening hours during enrolment periods August and January– please contact Student Services to confirm on 0800 052 7343 or 0141 581 2222).