Learner Support Fund & Eligibility

Some students may be eligible to apply for the Learner Support Fund.

Eligibility criteria and the Learner Support Fund Policy for the current academic year (2025/26) can be found below:

Eligibility Criteria for 16-19 Year Old Learners:

Learners with a gross household income of £30,000 or below (earned income only) – eligible for support with travel and meals

We are able to accept the following evidence:

• Full Tax Credit Award Notice for the current financial year

• Three months Universal Credit Notices - full statement for each month

• Current (income assessed) Benefit Claim letter

• Letter from Benefit Agency confirming receipt of benefit* 

• Letter from Local Authority confirming Housing Benefit/Council Tax Benefit*

• Bank statements indicating regular payments from Benefits Agency*

• Minimum of 3 months/12 weeks of wage slips*

• Proof of recent tax return (if self-employed)

*Must be dated within last three months

Evidence must have the learner's name on.

Eligibility Criteria for Learners Over 19 Years of Age:

Learners with a gross household income of £30,000 or below (earned income only) maybe be eligible for support with travel and meals

We are able to accept the following evidence:

• Full Tax Credit Award Notice for the current financial year

• Three months Universal Credit Notices - full statement for each month

• Current (income assessed) Benefit Claim letter

• Letter from Benefit Agency confirming receipt of benefit* 

• Letter from Local Authority confirming Housing Benefit/Council Tax Benefit*

• Bank statements indicating regular payments from Benefits Agency*

• Minimum of 3 months/ weeks of wage slips*

• Proof of recent tax return (if self-employed)

*Must be dated within last three months

Evidence must have the learner's name on.