Welcome to PayMyStudent, the new online portal that allows you to apply directly for bursary and hardship funds to reduce the cost of coming to college.
PayMyStudent is a simple one-stop system you can use to apply for a range of financial support which may be available to you as a 16–18-year-old or adult learner at Dudley College of Technology (subject to personal circumstances and eligibility).
PayMyStudent is accessible using any device – PC; laptop; tablet; mobile phone. You fill out an application form along with any additional questionnaires and submit this together with supporting evidence relating to household income. We use this information to determine your eligibility for all of the different bursaries and financial support available. Once the process has been completed, you can track your payments, amend bank details and make additional funding claims all in your online account.
For more information on what support is available, please visit our financial support page. From there you can navigate to dedicated sections for school leavers and adult learners.
16/18-year-old full-time learners can apply for help with course related costs such as book, kit, uniform, free meals and help with childcare costs via PayMyStudent, from the 1st July once they have accepted an offer to study here at Dudley College of Technology. Adult learners can apply the day after their enrolment.
To create an account first you need to register. Access the PayMyStudent portal and create your account using your student number along with your date of birth and a password of your choice. For a detailed guide on how to create an account and make an application check out our student guide.
Once you have submitted your application the team will carry out an eligibility assessment, the time taken to process applications may be longer during busy periods, especially at the beginning of the academic year when large numbers of students are making applications, so please apply as soon as possible.
After you have applied, you can log into PayMyStudent at any time to check progress and read correspondence sent to you regarding next steps and track payments.
Need Help with PayMyStudent?
Don’t hesitate to get in touch, one of our friendly advisers will be happy to help.
Call: 01384 363 555
Email: studentfinanceteam@dudleycol.ac.uk
If you need help in person:
Pop along to the student finance counter based in Learner Services at The Broadway between 10am and 2pm, Monday to Thursday each week.