Case Study: Scott; Sports Coaching Science BSc

Case Study: Scott; Sports Coaching Science BSc

Scott is studying for a BSc in Sports Coaching. In addition to studying for his course he also works at a local sports centre. Due to financial problems he has increased his shifts at the centre and consequently has found it really difficult to combine studying with working and competing in sports matches for the two SU clubs he belongs to. As much as Scott enjoys being at university the financial pressure it has placed him under have made him consider leaving and taking a job full-time at the sports centre. With support from the Welfare and Finance Service, Scott received some financial help via the Access to Learning Fund which has  enabled him to reduce his paid work until the end of semester so that he can concentrate on his assignments and exam. The service also discussed ways that he might manage his finances a bit better in order to make his loan stretch that bit further. Scott feels that it will always be difficult financially whilst a student, but feels that with the help he has received, he should just manage to cope with the demands of his course and his bank account.