Student Finance England
When studying at Higher Education level you may be entitled to financial support to help you whilst you studying. This includes:
- A government student loan from Student Finance England to cover the cost of your tuition fees.
- A Maintenance Loan to support you with living costs.
- Additional grants if you have to care for a child under the age of 18 or have an adult who depends on you financially.
- Additional grants if you have additional learning needs.
To find out more about the financial support available from Student Finance England and to apply, visit the Gov website. For further advice, students can contact the Student Finance England helpline by calling 0300 100 0607 or contact our Job Shop by calling 01226 216 732.
Student Opportunity Fund
At Barnsley College Higher Education, we have a Support Opportunity Fund which offers financial support to students who find themselves in genuine, unavoidable financial difficulty and need support with exceptional costs.
As each case for financial hardship support is different, once a form is submitted to us along with the required evidence to prove financial hardship, it is then assessed by a panel of staff to ensure a fair assessment and decision.
If an award is made from this fund then students do not have to pay this back. Please be aware that the assessment process can take up to 10 working days.
For further information or an application form to the Student Opportunity Fund, please contact us via email: hestudentsupport@barnsley.ac.uk
Last updated: 23rd January 2023