Financial support may be available to help to pay for things like travel, lunches, essential clothing, course materials and equipment.
Vulnerable 16-18 year olds studying/continuing in full-time education can receive up to £1,200 bursary funding per academic year. This includes learners:
You can apply for financial assistance if you meet residency requirements, have a low household income, and/or are facing financial difficulties.
Levels of support vary depending on individual circumstances and each application is individually assessed. Assistance is not an entitlement and is subject to the availability of funds.
You can check eligibility details with our Bursary Administrator.
All applications are submitted through your college.
Please complete and submit an application form, along with evidence of income or any benefits received for:
Bursary application forms are available from the September of each academic year. You can apply once you have completed online registration and been marked in attendance. We will ask you to include evidence of income and expenses with your application.
Contact our Bursary Administrator for application forms:
The Care to Learn scheme is available if you are aged under 20 years at the start of your further education course, to help pay for your childcare costs while you are learning. You can get:
*Subject to change.
The childcare provider must be Ofsted registered.
For further details please telephone 01245 424200 or email [email protected].