Student Finance

16-19 Bursary Information

Bursaries provide financial help to young people aged 16 to 19 who face financial barriers to participating in education or training, provided they meet agreed standards of attendance and behaviour.

A copy of the school bursary policy can be found in the ‘our school’ – ‘policies’ section of the website.

Students who are entitled to a bursary can receive support for items necessary for their education.  This includes but is not limited to: a bus pass, uniform, stationery, revision guides.  All information is given to students at their time of enrolment, however students can apply for a bursary at any time if their circumstances change.

 

Student Finance for Undergraduates

As part of the careers and life skills sessions, pupils will receive information on student loans and how to manage money as an undergraduate.  Further information can be found below.

Additional Information and Websites

  • Comprehensive guides on the application process for student finance for undergraduates can be found on the the government website, as well as financial support.
  • UCAShave a section on their website regarding student finance.
  • The majority of high street banks have a ‘student finance’ section on their website.
  • Individual universities sometimes produce their own resources, for example on Newcastle University’s website.
  • Money Saving Expert has an entire section dedicated to student finance containing a substantial amount of resources, in particular an informative article which aims to dispel some of the myths and simplify any unclear aspects of student finance.
  • You can follow Student Finance England on Facebook or Twitter to get regular updates. They also have their own YouTube
  • A Student Finance Calculator, which can compare costs for up to five different universities, is available on UK.
  • Useful resources can be found on slc.co.uk, such as helpful guides for parents and students.