Financial Support

To speak to someone about help with money telephone 01270 868 100 or contact us.

Depending on your household income, you may be entitled to help with the costs of attending and staying at college to complete your course. The following help is available:

16-19 Bursary Fund

This fund replaces the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA). The Bursary Fund is a means-tested fund which can help with costs such as:

  • Equipment
  • Uniform
  • Travel
  • Educational visits
  • Meal costs
  • Monthly allowances (subject to meeting stated criteria)

You can pick up an application form from the College Reception desk and our Admissions Advisers and Bursary Fund staff are always available to support and advise. You can download a copy below.

19+ Learner Support Fund

This means-tested fund now incorporates the Adult Learner Grant (ALG) and can help with costs such as:

  • Childcare
  • Equipment
  • Uniform
  • Travel
  • Educational visits
  • Tuition fees (in exceptional circumstances) and exam fees
  • Monthly allowances

You can pick up an application form from the College Reception desk and our Admissions Advisers and Bursary Fund staff are always available to support and advise. You can download a copy below:

Travel Support

Right now travel deals include:

  • Free travel
  • £1 return fares
  • Half-price fares
  • Help from your local authority
  • Help with fuel costs

Travel assistance is awarded on receipt of appropriate applications and supporting evidence and each case is looked at individually.

If you think that you may be entitled to any of the above, please come along to Reception and ask to speak to an Admissions or Bursary Fund advisor.