Bursaries
There are two different bursaries available to the 19+ age group. Bursary payments do not have to be repaid.
19+ Student Support Fund
If you have an annual gross household income below £25,000 or up to £30,000 if there are three or more dependent children living in the household (aged 0-4 or up to 19 and in full-time education), you could be entitled to £50 a month in attendance-related bursary payments. In addition to this, you may be able to receive help with OFSTED registered childcare costs.
If the above applies to you please complete an online application . We cannot process your application until the start of your course and it may take up to six weeks to hear from us.
Advanced Learner Loan Bursary
If you have an Advanced Learner Loan and an annual gross household income below £25,000 or up to £30,000 if there are three or more dependent children living in the household (aged 0-4 or up to 19 and in full-time education), you could be entitled to £50 a month in attendance related bursary payments. In addition to this, you may be able to receive help with OFSTED registered childcare costs.
If the above applies to you please complete an online application . We cannot process your application until the start of your course and it may take up to six weeks to hear from us.
If you would prefer to complete a paper application form, please request the relevant form below.
Childcare for adult learners
You may be able to get help with the cost of childcare while you attend your course.
Find out more about childcare for adults
Free college meals
Students aged 19 to 24 on 31 August 2019 who are subject to an Education of Health Care Plan (EHC Plan) may also be entitled to free college meals.
Contact us
To discuss your eligibility or to request an application form please contact the student financial support team:
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