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What financial support is available to me?

What is the Discretionary Learner Support fund and how can it help me?

Students aged 19+, with a household income below Â£32,000, can apply to the Discretionary Learner Support fund for help with costs whilst studying at College. If your household income is between £32,000 and £34,000, you can apply for financial support for travel only.

For more information on the Discretionary Learner Support Fund click here.

The Discretionary Learner Support fund is limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Click the links below to find out more about financial support:

Apply for your 2024/2025 bursary application

What is the Advanced Learner Loan Bursary and how can it help me?

Students aged 19+ who have been approved for a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan and have a household income of below £32,000, can apply to the Advanced Learner Loan Bursary.

The Advanced Learner Loan Bursary is limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Click the links below to find out more about financial support:

Not eligible for financial help? Click here for more information on Arriva's Direct Debit Scheme.

Aged over 25? Click here for more information on how to apply for a railcard as a mature student.

Click here for more information on the 19-25 Railcard (save a third on rail fares).

Contact a student financial support adviser 

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  • By phone  - 01634 383300

Download Documents

pdf 2024 2025 Financial Support Policy for Students (218 KB)