The 16-19 Bursary Fund
If you're aged between 16 and 18 years and think you might struggle with the costs for education or training you may be eligible for a bursary.
Students most in need will be eligible to receive a bursary of £1,200 a year. Eligible students include:
- people in care
- care leavers
- people claiming income support
- disabled young people who receive Employment Support Allowance and Disability Living Allowance.
Other students facing genuine financial difficulties may be awarded a bursary at the discretion of the University.
You can apply anytime between 1 October 2012 and 19 October 2012. All applications will be considered after the closing date and you will be notified of the outcome as soon as possible and no later than the week commencing 5 November 2012. Application forms will be available to collect from the Bramley building reception, Brackenhurst campus.
The Residential Support Scheme
If you are aged between 16 and 18 years, you may be able to get financial help with the cost of term-time accommodation, if you need to study away from home because the course you want isn't available locally. The funding amount will be based on household income. You can receive up to £3,458 each year, if eligible, for a maximum of three years.
- Telephone +44 (0)845 602 2260 to request a Residential Support Scheme application pack.
- See the Directgov website for further information.
Care to Learn (help with childcare costs)
You may be able to get up to £160 per child per week towards registered childcare, if you started your further education course before your twentieth birthday. See the Care to Learn website or telephone +44 (0)845 600 2809 for more information.
The 19+ Discretionary Learner Support Fund
You can apply to the University's Discretionary Learner Support Funds. Priority will be given to students who are most in need.
The fund can be used to help towards:
- essential course-related equipment, materials and field trips
- travel costs
- childcare costs (for Ofsted-registered childcare)
- domestic emergencies
You can apply anytime between 1 October 2012 and 19 October 2012. All applications will be considered after the closing date and you will be notified of the outcome as soon as possible and no later than the week commencing 5 November 2012. Application forms will be available to collect from the Bramley building reception, Brackenhurst campus.
The 19+ Residential Access Fund
You may be eligible for assistance towards the cost of your accommodation if you have been obliged to move from your usual home in order to follow your course of study. You can apply if you are living in residential accommodation on the Brackenhurst campus or if you are living in lodgings / rented accommodation in the surrounding area. The University has a limited sum of money from the Skills Funding Agency to allocate for this purpose and awards will be paid to those in greatest financial need. Please note that the maximum payment allowance is £3,458.
Applications are available now. Please ensure you apply as soon as possible as funds are limited. Applications cannot be considered after 19 October 2012. Please contact the Student Financial Support Service on +44 (0)115 848 2494 or by email for an application form.
Professional and Career Development Loans
A Professional and Career Development Loan is a bank loan. You make an agreement with a participating bank to borrow an amount between £300 and £10,000. Once you've completed your studies, you pay it back in the normal way. The Skills Funding Agency pays the interest on the loan while you're studying – and for one month afterwards.
Please visit the Directgov website for further information.
Further Information
Please visit the Directgov website or email us for further information about the financial help available to FE students.
