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How do I apply for a course with you?  Applying for a course is easy. Just select your chosen course on our website and click ‘Apply’. We will then get in contact with you to progress your application.

What happens if I achieve better grades than expected? That’s fantastic news, in that case we would look to see if the course that you have applied for is still the most suitable course for you, or whether you should be moved to a course that is more suited to your achievements and capabilities. 

What happens if  I don’t get the grades I expected? If your grades are not as high as you had hoped, then don’t panic. Our expert teams will work with you to find a course that meets your learning and career goals.

Who can help me if I am unsure of what course to study?  We have an experienced Careers Guidance team who can support you with planning your next steps. Please email enquiries@cornwall.ac.uk and we can set up a Careers Guidance session with you.

Do you have any Open Events scheduled so that I can visit the College before September? At the moment our campuses are closed due to COVID-19; however; we are following Government guidelines and may look to offer some events over the summer term. Please keep an eye on our website and social media for updates. We may also want to update this with any virtual open event dates.

What happens when I collect my GCSE results? Please contact us on GCSE results day to let us know how you got. Our tutors cannot wait to hear from you and to finalise your place at College.

What 'extra' support do you offer your students? In addition to all of the curriculum based support you will receive from your lecturers to be successful, you will also have access to a team of staff whose responsibility is to ensure you are safe, supported and successful during your journey with us. This support will include, safeguarding, welfare, mental and physical health, pastoral support and a wide range of other internal and external support services.

What if a student needs extra support with their learning? Our Additional Learning Support team will be involved with every stage of your learner journey to ensure any specific learning needs are met.   We also have general support for your studies including a well resourced Learning Centre and staff to help you with using IT, resources and developing your study skills.

What happens if I need help with funding to access college? All of our Campus and Curriculum Support team are trained and able to offer support for any queries, including, Bursary Applications, Transport, Free College Meals, Childcare and more.  You can find out more about the financial support available by clicking here.  Also, check out our page about transport.

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