Fund Your Career Pathway with Flexible Student Finance

A New Funding Option to Assist You With Your Career Path

At Portobello Institute, we understand that funding your education isn’t always straightforward. Whether you’re starting a new course or returning to study, managing the cost alongside everything else can be challenging.

That’s why we’ve developed a supportive path with Heritage Credit Union to identify a new additional course funding option that may help.

Students studying with us may be able to access a Start Back Loan through Heritage Credit Union giving you the opportunity to spread the cost of your course in a way that’s more manageable for you at a competitive lending rate.

Heritage Credit Union is a local, not for profit financial institution which provides access to savings and loans for the community. As Portobello Institute is located in Heritage’s common bond area, any student attending Portobello can apply for a loan with Heritage.

What This Means for Students

• The option to spread payments over time, rather than paying everything in one go.
• Unlike Portobello’s internal instalment plans, there is no deposit payment required up front.
• A clear and straightforward application process via Heritage’s phone app.
• Flexible repayments designed around real-life circumstances.
• The reassurance of dealing with a community-based lender.

How to Apply

Applications can be made quickly and securely through the Heritage Credit Union Mobile App, making it easy to apply at a time that suits you

Portobello’s Role

While this loan is provided directly by Heritage Credit Union, Portobello Institute is sharing this partnership as an additional support option for students who may benefit from it.

All loan applications are assessed via Heritage’s internal credit approval facility and Portobello cannot guarantee that individual loan applications will be approved. We would encourage all students to consider what’s right for their own financial situation before applying.