COLLEGE BURSARY FUND
We offer a number of financial support services for students, to help cover the cost of attending college.
There are two types of bursary available to students aged 16 to 19.
Vulnerable groups (VYP) Bursary
To receive a vulnerable bursary, students must be in one of the defined vulnerable groups and have a financial need. The vulnerable groups include students who are:
- In care
- Unaccompanied asylum seekers in local authority care.
- A care leaver.
- Receiving income support (IS) or universal credit (UC) because they are financially supporting themselves.
- Receiving disability living allowance (DLA) or personal independence payments (PIP) in their own right as well as ESA or UC in their own right.
Students who qualify for the VYP bursary may be eligible for our college bursary benefits.*
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| Support with Uniform/ Kit & Trips | Free College Printer Credit | Free College Meals | College Bus Pass/ Travel Support* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to £375.00 / Year | Up to £20.00 / Year | Up to £5.50 / Day | * Subject to an assessment of individual need |
16 to 19 discretionary bursary
Students with a household income below £55,000 may be eligible for our college bursary benefits.*
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| Household Income | Support with Uniform/ Kit & Trips | Free College Printer Credit | Free College Meals | College Bus Pass/ Travel Support* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| < £35,000 per year | Up to £375 / Year | Up to £20.00 / Year | Up to £5.50 / Day | College Bus/Our Pass/Tram/Train Support* |
| < £45,000 per year | N/A | N/A | N/A | College Bus/Our Pass/Tram Support* |
| < £55,000 per year | N/A | N/A | N/A | College Bus/Our Pass Support* |
19+ discretionary bursary
This bursary is for students aged 19 and over who struggle financially with the cost of attending college. If the student’s household income (all adults that live in their home who have financial responsibility for them) is less than £30,000 before tax, and they are studying over 12 hours per week, then the student may be eligible to receive up to £15.00 per week. This is based on 100% attendance on College premises and full engagement with academic studies.
For further information about the 19+ College Bursary Funds, please take a look at our Financial Support Procedure.
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| Household Income | Bursary Payment |
|---|---|
| Below £30,000 | Up to £8.00 per week |
| Below £20,000 | Up to £10.00 per week |
| Below £16,000 | Up to £12.50 per week |
| Below £10,000 | Up to £15.00 per week |
Advanced Learner Loan Bursary
This bursary is for students who have taken out an Advanced Learner Loan to pay for their course. This is based on 100% attendance on College premises and full engagement with academic studies. Depending on their household income, the student will be eligible for up to £60 per week. Please see below:
For further information about the 19+ College Bursary Funds, please take a look at our Financial Support Procedure.
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| Household Income | Bursary Payment |
|---|---|
| Below £50,000 | Up to £10 per week |
| Below £40,000 | Up to £20 per week |
| Below £30,000 | Up to £30 per week |
| Below £20,000 | Up to £40 per week |
| Below £16,000 | Up to £50 per week |
| Below £10,000 | Up to £60 per week |