Brockenhurst College | Brock is one of the most successful Sixth Form colleges in the UK, offering A levels, Vocational, Adult Learning, Apprenticeships, Business courses.Bursaries & Financial Support
We understand that further education may involve some extra expense. There are a number of ways to access help with these costs.
- Ensure that your family is accessing all the state benefits they are entitled to, including Child Benefit and Children’s Tax credit.
- Check with your Local Authority to see if they will assist with travel costs (now mainly aimed at students with special needs).
- Check if there is help available from local charities or trust funds.
- Apply to our College Bursary Fund (see below).
Vulnerable Bursary
For students aged 16-18 on 31/08/2018 who are care leavers or in care, or receiving Income Support or receiving either ESA & DLA or PIP & Universal Credit (see page 3 of the Bursary application for full details of eligibility).
Please complete pages 1, 2, 3 and 7 of the Bursary application form
Discretionary Bursary
For students who are aged 16-18 on 31/08/2018 (or 19 on 31/08/2018 and either have an EHCP or are continuing onto the 2nd year of 2 year course) and live with a family whose income is less than £21,000 p.a.
The bursary will pay for essential course costs and contribute up to 50% towards the cost of a travel pass ordered through the College (see page 4 of the Bursary application for full details of eligibility).
Please complete pages 1, 2, 4, and 7 of the Bursary application form
Free College Meals
For students who meet the National Free College Meals Criteria (see page 5 of the Bursary application form for full details of eligibility).
Please complete pages 1, 2, 5 and 7 of the Bursary application form
19+ Bursary
For students aged 19+ on 31/08/2018 with an income of less than £30,000 p.a, the bursary will contribute towards the cost of travel to College and childcare.( see page 6 of the Bursary application for full details of eligibility).
Please complete pages 1, 2, 6 and 7.
For full information regarding National Guidance and eligibility for these awards please see:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/16-to-19-bursary-fund-guide-2018-to-2019-academic-year
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/16-to-19-funding-free-meals-in-further-education-funded-institutions
Grants and Bursaries for Adult Learners https://www.gov.uk/grant-bursary-adult-learners
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