What Financial Support is available?

You may be entitled to some financial support whilst studying at the college through our college bursary funds. Providing your study programme is funded by the ESFA (Education and Skills Funding Agency) and you meet the eligibility criteria for the bursary fund you are welcome to apply for financial support.

Please be aware the bursary funding is not available to those completing courses related to an apprenticeship.

Financial Support for 16-19 Learners

• 16-19 Discretionary Bursary

• 16-19 Vulnerable Bursary

• Free College Meals

1. 16-19 Household is in receipt of income based benefits - Please Click here for further information and guidance

2. Must be age 19-25 and have a EHCP (Education Health Care Plan)

3. 19+ Continuer (on the second year of the same study programme they started at 18 years)

Financial Support for 19+ Learners

• 19+ Adult Education Fund Bursary (AEB)

• 19+ Advanced Learner Loan Bursary

*Learners aged over 19 enrolled on higher education qualifications are not eligible for support via the college bursary but maybe eligible for support via Student Finance. Please click here for further details. Please be advised the college Student Services team are unable to support with applications.

Asylum Seeker Support

If you are being supported under section VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, you may be able to apply for some support IN KIND to help with the costs associated with your course.

Please be aware we are unable to make cash payments to Asylum Seekers.