Affordable Technology Diploma in East London - Any Suggestions?

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The discussion revolves around finding affordable options for higher education in technology for someone living in East London. The Open University is recommended as a viable option, offering funding for courses and the flexibility to study while working. Waltham Forest College is also mentioned positively, as the user has applied there for higher education diploma courses and found the staff helpful. The conversation highlights the importance of considering both colleges and universities based on course quality rather than institutional prestige, with an emphasis on financial aid options such as student loans and grants for those who may struggle with university fees.
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hello guys,

I am planning to do some higher education diploma in technology. I live in east london. I can't afford university fees.

Can anyone suggest me some good college.

thanks
 
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Hello.

Well, I guess it depends excatly what you want to do ...technology is a bit of a wide term. However, have you looked at the Open University?

You can get funding for the courses ...You apply through the OU, not through the students loan company as you would with a traditional brick university.

Also, you can study while you work.

Could be worth a look.
 
Hello,

Thanks a lot.

I applied in waltham forest college. They do higher education diploma courses.

You can check it out if you want.

http://www.waltham.ac.uk/courses/access-to-higher-education-diplomas.html

They were very helpful...

Thanks anyways! :)

OnceMore said:
Hello.

Well, I guess it depends excatly what you want to do ...technology is a bit of a wide term. However, have you looked at the Open University?

You can get funding for the courses ...You apply through the OU, not through the students loan company as you would with a traditional brick university.

Also, you can study while you work.

Could be worth a look.
 
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Jiicecle said:
I can't afford university fees.
Would you like to go to university? You can get a student loan and a maintenance loan. There are also various means tested grants that you can get based on your families income and many universities offer their own grants as well.
 
Hello,

as long as the course is good, it really doesn't matter to me if it is a college or university.

Waltham forest college seems to be a good college.

Thanks!
 
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