A Guide For parents And Guardians - University of Teesside

We have a comprehensive
network of support staff who
provide confidential help
and advice to students on
academic, personal and
financial matters.
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Supporting your son
or daughter at university
Located in the middle of the campus, the
Student Centre provides a first point of
contact for all student services including
accommodation, disability issues, finance,
careers, counselling, health, immigration
issues and the orientation programme for
international students. The Centre employs
professional counsellors and advisers with
whom students can discuss problems or
issues in confidence. It also provides help
and advice on financial matters, ranging
from information about tuition fees to
assistance with money management. In
addition, pastoral care is available through
the University Chaplaincy.
Student Services, including the Careers
Service, is accredited with the Matrix
national quality standard for information,
advice and guidance.
Prior to and throughout their time at
Teesside, disabled students can get advice
and assistance from trained advisers in the
Student Centre and each academic School
of the University has its own disability
co-ordinator.
Help and information on a range of issues,
such as finance or course matters, is also
available from the Advice Centre in the
University of Teesside Students’ Union.
The Students’ Union can also help your son
or daughter find part-time employment.
More information
Contact Student Services:
Tel: 01642 342277
Email: studenthelp@tees.ac.uk
Minicom: 01642 342285
www.tees.ac.uk/studentservices
Contact the Students’ Union:
Tel: 01642 342234
Email: advice@utsu.org.uk
Student finance
Many parents have concerns over student
finance. As a parent, it is important to be
aware of the types of costs involved and
financial support available. The costs
associated with university will vary
depending on whether your son or
daughter moves away from home and
where they live. For some students, the
potential for student debt will have a big
influence on the university they choose.
Financial support for higher education is
available from Student Finance England via
www.direct.gov.uk/StudentFinance and
from the university your child applies to.
Costs
The majority of UK universities will be
charging tuition fees of £3,225 per year in
2009. The good news is that students don’t
have to pay these fees while they study – a
loan is available to cover tuition fees. So
your son or daughter will study first and pay
back their loan when they have finished
university and are earning over £15,000.
Other costs may include accommodation
and travel, bills, food and clothing, books
and socialising.