FAQs: General

Q. What is considered to be a reasonable daily travelling distance?

A. A reasonable daily travelling distance is defined as:

• a return daily journey taking less than 2 hours;or
• a distance of under 15 miles from the college to the student’s home or
• a journey that requires only one change on public transport.

Q. To qualify for Residential Support via the national system students must be studying for Level 3 courses or above or a course with Level 2 content for a FE qualification meeting a specific job requirement. As a Residential Specialist College which follows the national system do I have to follow this system?

A. Yes. The 8 pilot colleges must follow the same criteria as the national system. The only exception would be continuing students who are already on the course.

Q. What are the names of the 8 Residential Specialist Colleges taking part in the national scheme?

A. The 8 Colleges taking part in the national scheme are :

• Warwickshire College
• Bicton College of Agriculture
• Oaklands College
• Merrist Wood College
• Duchy College (Cornwall College)
• Leeds College of Music
• Broxtowe College
• Brooksby College