As quickly as possible, although the process is relatively straight forward it requires you to pull together a number of documents here are the steps:

1. Set up a student finance online account.
2. Log in and complete the online application.
3. Include details of your household income and get your parents (or partner) to support your application, if needed.
4. Send in proof of identity, if needed.
5. Sign and return the loan declaration, which you should receive within 6 weeks.

Staying away from home prehaps for the first time can be quite a daunting experience. We have produce a guide to TGC living, it contains details about what you should bring with you. You can down load it by clicking on its image below

Here are the 2023-24 term dates:

• Sunday 10th September 2023 Enrol at St Mellion and move into Accommodation
• Monday 11th September 2023 Start of Term
• October Half Term 23rd October to 27th October 2023
• Friday 2nd December 2023 last day of term
• Saturday 3rd December 2023 Depart Accommodation
• Students Arrive in Portugal TBC
• Students Depart Portugal TBC

Yes, you will need travel insurance which should cover the entire of your time in Portugal. You should also have golf insurance for you clubs and damage/injury on the golf course.