19 Bursary funds
Croydon College prides itself on offering inclusive learning. As such, some students that attend the College need additional financial support to start their course, settle in and remain until the end of their programme.
The information on your application will enable us to determine which fund you are eligible to receive support from and the amount and type of support you are eligible for.
The funds available are to support college costs only and are based on individual circumstances. Funds are limited, and each application is processed on a first-come, first-served basis once a student’s enrolment is confirmed.
Our Student Services team administrates the College’s bursary funds for students and other government schemes.
19+ Bursary Funds
This information applies to you if you are a Further Education student aged 19 or over on the 31st August 2024.
If you are aged 19 and are continuing in year 2 of a two-year course you started in 2023/24, or you are aged 19 – 24 and have an EHCP, please click here.
19+ DISCRETIONARY BURSARY
Hardship support
Eligibility criteria:
- Aged 19 or over as of 31st August 2024; and
- Can provide evidence that the total household income less than £32,000pa (this figure can/will include all benefits)
Support available:
- A contribution towards course related costs (e.g. essential equipment, uniform etc). Essential course equipment will be determined by each course area, and costs must be claimed by 8th December 2024.
- Aged 20 or over as of 31st August 2024; and
- Can provide evidence that the total household income is less than £26,000pa (this figure can/will include all benefits)
- Maximum award of up to £175 per week for one child aged up to 13. This is up to a maximum of 36 weeks during term time only.
- Support will only be provided for the times student is timetabled to be in college, and up to 1 hour travelling time each day.
- Payments will only be made to Ofsted registered providers, after any free Government entitlement to childcare has been exhausted.
Childcare Support
Eligibility criteria:
Support available:
The amount of funding available for childcare is limited and there is no guaranteed entitlement to the funds. In exceptional circumstances and where funds allow, the maximum award may be increased.
In line with College Policy attendance must exceed 90% attendance over the previous week otherwise payments may be withdrawn.
ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN BURSARY
Hardship Support
Eligibility criteria:
- Aged 19 or over on the first day of the course; and
- In receipt of Advanced Learner Loan approved by the Student Loan Company; and
- Can provide evidence that the total household income less than £32,000pa (this figure can/will include all benefits)
Support available:
- Essential course equipment (e.g. hair/beauty kit, uniform, art materials)
Essential course equipment will be determined by each course area, and costs must be claimed by 8th December 2024.
Childcare Support
Eligibility criteria:
- Aged 20 or over as of 31st August 2024; and
- In receipt of Advanced Learner Loan approved by the Student Loan Company; and
- Can provide evidence that the total household income is less than £32,000pa (this figure can/will include all benefits)
Support available:
- Maximum award of up to £175 per week for one child aged up to 13. This is up to a maximum of 36 weeks during term time only.
- Support will only be provided for the times student is timetabled to be in college, and up to 1 hour travelling time each day.
- Payments will only be made to Ofsted registered providers, after any free Government entitlement to childcare has been exhausted.
The amount of funding available for childcare is limited and there is no guaranteed entitlement to the funds. In exceptional circumstances and where funds allow, the maximum award may be increased.
In line with College Policy attendance must exceed 90% attendance over the previous week otherwise payments may be withdrawn.
How to apply
You will be asked to provide evidence of your circumstances, and we cannot process your application without this. If you don’t provide everything that we ask for we will contact you, but this will delay your application being processed.
Once you have registered on the online portal you will be able to access your account and view any correspondence that we send you, the status of your application, and information about your payments if your application is approved.
Bursary Application Guides
How to upload the correct evidence
Click here to view the supporting guidance.
Any questions?
Contact the Student Services team on Bursary@croydon.ac.uk or call 0208 686 5700 ext. 4664
Read our Student Financial Support Policy here.