The college may be able to offer financial assistance to students with household incomes below £30,000.00 per annum, and those who are care leavers or in local authority care. Further details on the 16-19 Discretionary Bursary Fund, Vulnerable Bursary, Free Meals, Transport assistance for EHCP students and Care to Learn can be found below.
A student must be aged 16-18 on 31 August 2026 to be eligible for help from the bursary fund in the 2026 to 2027 academic year. Students aged 19 or over are only eligible to receive a discretionary bursary if they are continuing on a study programme they began aged 18 on 31 August 2026 or have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
In order not to delay your application for the September start, we encourage returning and new student to apply early. Please note that students will need to apply for financial support every year of study, regardless of having a previously successful application. When completing your application, you must provide the required evidence as stated on the application, failure to do some could delay your application. Funds are limited and cannot be guaranteed, applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Financial Assistance Declaration 2026-27
Please ensure you have downloaded, saved and understood the 2026-27 Declaration for Financial Assistance before applying.
Students can apply for financial assistance towards the cost of travel to College as well as costs related to the course(s) they are enrolled onto (e.g. course materials/equipment/uniform and compulsory trips).
The following guidelines apply:
If the student's family are in receipt of means tested benefits with a household income of £30,000.00 or below, the student may be awarded a grant of up to 70% towards the cost of transport.