Financial Support
Students aged 14-16
Students studying under Direct Entry
Students aged 14-16 could be entitled to financial support towards their free College meals and travel to and from College classes. To be entitled to support, students must make an application for financial support via the Learner Support Fund. Support available is based on a household income threshold as below.
ELIGIBILITY
Household Income between £22,000 - £37,000
ENTITLEMENT
Travel Costs: Students are recommended to apply for any discounted travel passes they are entitled to. Please refer to our student travel page as to what you may be entitled to.
Where possible, a travel pass will be awarded to students once eligible. In cases whereby this cannot be possible, an alternative solution will be arranged with you once your application has been completed.
ELIGIBILITY
Household Income below £22,000
ENTITLEMENT
Travel Costs: Students are recommended to apply for any discounted travel passes they are entitled to. Please refer to our student travel page as to what you may be entitled to.
Where possible, a travel pass will be awarded to students once eligible. In cases whereby this cannot be possible, an alternative solution will be arranged with you once your application has been completed.
Food Credit Allowance: A contribution towards food credits will be awarded to you via a cashless system onto your student card. The college operate a cross-site initiative of cashless systems for both staff and students. Students will be awarded a daily or weekly allowance.
Find out about the food outlets available in the College.
Study Programme Essentials: Once eligible, you will be automatically awarded with covering costs for materials you require as part of your course. This includes any books, kit or trips your study department have agreed for us to fund.
