Financial Support
16 - 19 Bursary
We want all of our students to fulfil their potential, and not to miss out on opportunities due to financial difficulties. Students who have difficulty meeting the specific financial costs of attending college may be eligible for financial help from the 16-19 Bursary. This is a cash-limited fund available to help with travel costs, books, equipment and essential UK trips. Generally, households whose income is £35,000 or under are eligible to apply but special circumstances can be taken into consideration.
Application to the 16-19 Bursary can be made here: https://psc.paymystudent.com/portal/, once you have enrolled at college. You are welcome to contact us to discuss this further. We also oversee the free college meals programme, and have a second-hand bookshop that allows students to purchase and re-sell textbooks at discounted prices.
Free College meals
Guidelines for free college meals are changing from September 2026. From this date, free college meals will be available to students from all households in receipt of Universal Credit.
All transitional protection for free college meals will end on 31st July 2026.
Once a student has enrolled, applications to apply for free college meals whilst at college can be made through the PayMyStudent bursary application portal.
Eligible students are currently given £5 a day to spend on food and drink at College.
Vulnerable Student Bursary
We want students who are care experienced (Looked After or Care Leavers), or who are able to claim Universal Credit in their own name to be supported at college, and our Vulnerable Student Bursary helps to overcome financial barriers. You will be eligible for support to help you achieve your potential. Contact Student Services to find out more or make an application here: https://psc.paymystudent.com/portal/