Student financial help

I am a college student who has just completed a 3 year marketing degree. During these 3 years I received a student maintenance grant. I am now looking to do a years plc course in fashion. I have been told I am not eligible for a grant for this because it is of a lower level.

I have tried to get part-time work but am finding it difficult to get any.

I am wondering does anybody out there know if I am entitled to anything financially which can help me get myself through this course?

check with the college if they have an assistance fund. This is normally mush smaller than the gov grant but could be a real help.

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Might be of use also.