Priority Fund 2025/26 – Who is Eligible?
Learners who are:
16 and under 19 on August 31st 2025
In or recently left local authority care
In receipt of Income Support or Universal Credit in order to support themselves
Receives DLA in his/her name and either ESA or Universal Credit
Receives Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in his/her name and either ESA or Universal Credit
Learners may receive support with travel costs, meals in college and equipment needed to complete their course.
Evidence Required
Benefit letter – (Bank statements will not be accepted)
Letter from local authority
Universal Credit statement which clearly shows the name. We can’t accept the UC journal.
Further Information
Email evidence to PriorityFund@leedscitycollege.ac.uk
There is no deadline for the Priority Fund; learners can apply throughout the year.