Discounts and Bursaries
At OCA we believe education in the arts should be available to as many individuals as possible. However, not all students have the same financial resources. There are ways to help reduce the cost of studying.
The OCA Bursary
The OCA is an educational charity. Although we receive no core Government funding, the charity’s trustees have established a bursary fund to help with course costs. To apply for the OCA Bursary, please download this booklet and fill out the form it contains - OCA Bursary Guidance notes. Please ring the Academic Office on 0800 731 2116 if you have any questions.
Employers and Local Authorities
Many employers have schemes which help with fees, particularly for accredited courses. Local authorities may have information about local educational grant-giving trusts. Schools may support their teachers with the cost of work-related courses.
MOD and Armed Forces
The MoD's Enhanced Learning Credits scheme (ELC) is an initiative to promote lifelong learning amongst members of the Armed Forces. The OCA is now an ELC approved learning provider. Our provider number is 1750. Contact Lee Openshaw (01226 704367) if you have any queries.
Student Discounts
Adobe's Student Discount
Adobe offer their products, such as Photoshop CS, to students at a discounted rate. On Adobe's website, it is stated that "You will be required to fax or email a valid copy of academic identification after your purchase is completed." For more information on Adobe's educational discount for Photoshop CS3, goto: http://www.adobe.com/education/products/photoshop/.
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