• You can apply if you are 19 or older on 31st August 2026 and are studying a College course.

• If you are a University student studying at the College, you can find out more information here

If your household income is under £35,000, you could get help with:

• Travel to and from college

• Essential equipment (like uniforms, books, kits, or materials)

• Childcare

• Tuition fees*

• Exam fees

• Refreshment allowance (£4.50 per day, only if your timetabled hours exceed 5 hours)

• Professional registrations or memberships (linked to your course or career)
  
  

You may get up to 75% of your tuition fees covered if you’re not eligible for ESFA tuition fee remission or an Advanced Learner Loan. (This is only available for Level 1 and Level 2 courses)

If your household income is between £35,001 and under £40,000, you could get help with:

• Travel to and from college

You may be eligible if you:

• Have a household income of £40,000 or less

• Get Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance (income-based), ESA, or Universal Credit

• Get the Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit

• Can show you are facing financial hardship

Click here to see what documents you’ll need to provide.