How To Apply

How to apply for a Further Education on course

If you have decided on a course from the prospectus and are ready to apply, follow these simple steps;

• Ask for a application form, from the college, school or careers adviser. Phone the helpline on 01248 383333 if you have any difficulty in getting hold of one
• Send in your completed paper application form to the address shown at the bottom of the form
• You will be invited to attend for an informal interview at Coleg Menai
• The College will keep in touch with you during the period leading up to the beginning of term so you will receive all the information you need

If you are unsure what course would suit you best, come to our open days on in March and June. Ring 01248 383 333 for details.

We also have taster days in areas including A Levels and Performing Arts.

Phone the course advice line on 01248 383333 to find out more or to arrange a visit.

How to apply for Higher Education

For entry to full-time HE courses you must apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) on www.ucas.com

Alternatively contact UCAS directly on 0871 467 0468 or e-mail distribution@ucas.ac.uk

How to apply if you are an international student

Please contact your nearest British Council Office or contact Sue Stokes at the International Centre by:

Phoning: +44 1248 370125 or +44 1248 383310

E-mail: international@menai.ac.uk

Writing: International Centre, COLEG MENAI,
Ffriddoedd Road, Bangor, Gwynedd North Wales,
LL57 2TP, U.K.

How to apply for Community Evening and Day Courses

You can enrol:
• By post – please ring the course advice line for an application form or call one of the centres. You should fill in the application form and send it to the FREEPOST address at the bottom of the form.
• Applications will be dealt on a “first come first served” basis so it is important that you apply as quickly as possible, especially for popular courses. You will receive a letter to confirm the outcome of your application as soon as possible after the close of enrolments.

Please note that we may have to cancel a course if too few people choose to enrol, although we will make every effort to find you an alternative.

Individuals who are not 16 by 1st January 2009 are not eligible to enrol on any of the evening courses.

Help with Payment
You can pay by cheque, postal order, credit or debit card. You must send all payments with the application form. You are entitled to a 50% concession if you are claiming Job Seekers Allowance, Disability Living Allowance, Income Support, or receiving Working Tax Credits, Pension Credit, or if you are full time student at any College or University. We also accept letters of confirmation from a sponsoring authority such as your employer. You will need to provide either a photocopy of evidence of your entitlement to a 50% concession on the tuition fee or a letter from your employer that shows that they are willing to pay.

The fee for each course is shown in the course listings, although some courses are free. In many cases a concession of 50% is available on course fees, however if any additional costs (e.g. materials,) are shown THEY MUST BE PAID IN FULL.

Fee information for non-EEA students
If you are a non-EEA student, contact the International Office before you apply for a course. Tel: 01248 383310 or international@menai.ac.uk. The level of fees may vary to the price listed in the Course list.

Refund
Refunds will only be paid in accordance with the college’s Tuition Fees Policy.

For more information on how to Apply for Comunity Evening and Day courses please ring:
• Bangor - Course Advice Line - 01248 383 333
• Holyhead - Ty Cyfle - 01407 765 755
• Caernarfon - Y Maes - 01286 673 450

or visit http://www.menai.ac.uk/outreach or e-mail community.courses@menai.ac.uk