Financial Support FAQs

Students must be aged 16-18 on 31st August 2021. Students must be ‘ordinarily resident’ in the UK, for the last three years.

Yes, the Student Bursary will be assessed on household income of the person financially responsible for the student and with whom they live.

If the student lives independently or claims Income Support in their own right, only the student’s income will be assessed.

Evidence will need to be provided of income i.e. P60, current working tax credit award notice all pages universal tax credit awards by 3 months, benefit letters from DWP. Applications will not be considered without valid evidence.

Example-of-a-UC-monthly-award-notice.pdf

You can apply at any time throughout the year depending on your circumstances.

Payments will only be backdated if you apply before October half term.

The College will write to all applicants informing them of the outcome of their application. This will outline the level of assistance they will receive.

BACS transfers need to be paid to the student’s own bank account. A basic bank account (which students can open at age 16) allows BACS transfers and allows the student to withdraw money. More information on basic bank accounts can be found at British Bankers’ Association.

Applicants are able to appeal against any decision made regarding their application. Appeals should be made in writing outlining reasons for the appeal and sent to the Finance Department at the College.

You will be required to inform the Bursary Fund Administrator of any changes in your financial situation.

Any data supplied will be protected by the Data Protection Act 1998/GDPR 2018.

Applications and evidence of income are only seen by staff involved in the delivery of the Student Bursary Scheme.