Induction Session: Finance Martin Shadbolt Nicky Shevlane Girton College Finance Department 1 Whos Who Andrew Enticknap Head of Finance Christine Tibbatts Management Accountant Martin Shadbolt Senior Bursary Clerk (Student fees and
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Induction Session: Finance
Martin Shadbolt
Nicky Shevlane<br>
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Girton College Finance Department 1 Who’s Who
Andrew Enticknap – Head of Finance
Christine Tibbatts – Management Accountant
Martin Shadbolt – Senior Bursary Clerk
(Student fees and billing)
Clare Plumb – Bursary Clerk (Conferences, Appeals, Income)
Alison Hurst – Purchase Ledger Clerk
Kathryn Booth– Payroll Manager
How to contact us: finance@girton.cam.ac.uk<br>
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1 Girton College Bills are sent to @cam email address on a termly basis
(see schedule on slide 5 ) from finance@girton.cam.ac.uk
Note: if you have a funder (department/institution…): you will not have to pay your funder’s contribution amount.
US Loans: the college will pass on the amount not covering any fees or charges<br>
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How to pay the Bills 1 Please pay by Bank Transfer: details below
(The College does not accept payment by debit/credit card or cash)
Information about UK bank accounts : Bank and building society directory | Finance Division (cam.ac.uk)
Students who do not have a UK bank Account: the college has partnered with Transfermate to pay in their own currency at beneficial rates with no conversion fee: https://girtonstudents.transfermateeducation.com/
Do not close your UK bank account before you get the final refund from the College (usually one month after course completion/graduation)<br>
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When to pay your bill 1<br>
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Problems with paying on time? 1 If you find yourself unable to pay a bill on time, please contact
your tutor as soon as possible ,
Nicky , Financial Welfare Officer fwo@girton.cam.ac.uk
and Martin Shadbolt: finance@girton.cam.ac.uk).
You can arrange a payment plan
Or in more extreme circumstances, there may be other support
All information will be treated in confidence
If you don’t communicate & arrange a payment plan:
Strict penalties apply for late payment of bills
Starting with a fine of £50
After 10 days, interest is charged @ UK bank base rate + 10%
And further action is taken if the bill is still not paid<br>
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Student Insurance 1 Block insurance arrangement – covering £5,000 content insurance per student
All students residing in College or Swirles Court are covered
Cost included in residence charge – there is NO extra to pay for the basic cover
Check that this basic level covers your needs eg
Cash in rooms up to £75
Laptop away from room £500
Personal possessions away from room £200
Bicycles £200
You can increase your insurance cover via the insurance brokers website:
Claims can be made via our broker S-Tech: here<br>
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In summary 1 All information on Fees & Charges can be found on the College website:
Postgraduate Fees and Charges | Girton College (cam.ac.uk)
Make note of the payment dates for your college bill and pay on time
How and When to Pay | Girton College (cam.ac.uk)
If you are encountering any financial difficulty contact your College Tutor ASAP
and the Financial welfare officer
Any questions, contact Martin Shadbolt via email finance@girton.cam.ac.uk or phone 01223 338974 and leave a message.<br>
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Student Services Student Services Team Vicky Argent,
Head of Student Services Anita Cullum
Student Programmes Administrator Emma Ling
UG Admissions Wendy Klein
PG Administrator Paula Harper
Office Assistant Paula Dennis
Tutorial Officer Nicky Shevlane
Financial Welfare
Officer Lauren Court
Schools Liaison Officer<br>
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Student Services Who to contact in Student Services for Financial queries [Your College Tutor allocated to you by October]
Estimate of studying & living costs Maintenance or living costs include:
Accommodation
Food
Academic expenses
Personal expenses
Transport
Settling in & Travel costs (especially Overseas students)
Current estimate of living costs: £19,000p.a.<br>
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Outgoings Rent Food Utilities & insurance (living out students) Course materials Travel Phone contract Social life Subscriptions Societies Membership Income Loan
Scholarships
Grants
Family Support Additional Income We are here to help with Financial Welfare including budgeting 1 Formal Halls 14<br>
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Annual living costs estimated at £18660 for 2024-25<br>
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Financial Welfare : safety net
Contact us or speak to your tutor
if you get into unforeseen financial difficulty
there are some college or university funds
to which we can help you apply
Nicky Shevlane
fwo@girton.cam.ac.uk<br>
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Extra free support from College<br>
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Financial Welfare – further information Financial support for PG students:
Financial Support | Girton College
Medical support and additional needs
Unexpected financial difficulties
Special bursaries eg Pillman conference fund
Budgeting and appointments<br>
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FWO– how and when I can help Explain eligibility for Cranes medical fund, University Financial Assistance or other funds
How and when to apply to PG funds for Travel or Conferences/ Sports fund
Help with budgeting, Student finance issues and other financial advice
Appointments Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday online or in person
Financial Welfare Appointments (google.com)
Look at the financial support pages
Financial Support for PG
Email me: fwo@girton.cam.ac.uk<br>
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Please post your questions
in the Q and A
Or contact us later :
fwo@girton.cam.ac.uk
postgraduate.office@girton.cam.ac.uk<br>
