Student Carers
Definition of a Carer
“A carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support.” (Carers Trust, 2022)
Our Commitment
Many students combine their studies with caring responsibilities. Forth Valley College (FVC) values the skills and contributions that student carers bring to our learning community. We want to ensure that student carers are able to balance their caring responsibilities with college life, enjoy their learning at FVC and are fully supported to enable them to thrive in this environment.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to indicate they are a carer via their college online application.
Telling us about your caring status, means our Student Support team will contact you before your course starts to explain all the support available to you.
The support on offer is wide and varied and depends on each individual student and what is right for you.
What support is on offer?
Help through the application process
Flexibility with attendance requirements
Access to additional services, such as the Time4Me Mentoring programme
Additional financial advice and support
Dedicated named contact – as soon as you tell us you are an unpaid carer, a Support and Guidance Advisors will be in touch. They will be your named contact throughout your time at college to offer support as and when you need it
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