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Ben is from Manchester, 
he has just left school and wants to study full-time in London. He has been volunteering as a youth leader for the 11-14’s youth group at his home church for two years and as a Scout leader in his community.
At interview Ben expressed an interest in being placed with a church and was open to any denomination. He identified he would be happy to live with a family and is prepared to travel for up to one hour to College for the weekly lectures.
Ben is matched with St Augustus Church in Sussex; who pay Ben’s placement fee and his travel to and from college. He lives with a church family, has his own room and the family provide meals. He has access to internet for his studies in his room. Ben has taken out a student loan for his own student fee, and also other living expenses which are not provided for through the main placement.
