Knowledge Base

Apply Online for Financial Support Via Pay My Student

You can now apply online for financial support and student bursary from East Durham College via our Pay My Student portal.

Work Experience Subsidised Travel

In addition to our free bus service, we can also offer eligible students reimbursement on travel costs to their work experience placements.

Uniform, Kit & Equipment Discounts

We offer eligible students discounts off their college uniform, kit and essential equipment.

EDC Uniform, PPE & Kit Online Store

A number of our courses require students to purchase uniform, protective clothing and/or specialist equipment.

Care to Learn

Care to Learn aims to provide financial support to teenage mothers and fathers who want to continue their education or training and need help with the cost of their childcare and travel expenses.

Advanced Learner Loan (19+)

Have you heard about the Advanced Learner Loan? If you're aged 19 or over and want to study A Levels, an Access to Higher Education Diploma, or a Level 3 to 6 Vocational Qualification, you'll need to pay for the cost of your course.

Assistance with Childcare

Many students have young children, a fact that often makes attendance at college difficult. So to make things easier, there are some financial support offers available to eligible students.

Financial Support for Land-Based Courses at East Durham College

Considering taking a land-based course at our Houghall Campus in Durham? There are several options available to help you with your finances while studying at East Durham College.

Keeping Safe Online

When working and interacting online, it's important that you take steps to ensure your safety at all times.

Free Meals at College

Who said there’s no such thing as a free lunch? There is here, because we offer eligible students (aged 16-18) the choice of a free lunch – or breakfast - every day they are in college.