Financial Support for Adults

PayMyStudent Portal

We pride ourselves on giving students the best financial support. From a free breakfast to the best travel deal, you can be confident that you are joining a college that cares about your individual financial needs.

To find out if you are eligible, and to receive financial support, you must first apply through the PayMyStudent Portal using the link below. We’ve created a step-by-step video guide to help you navigate the platform.

Apply for a financial support bursary

Financial support available

Students aged 19 or over can apply for a means-tested grant.

Discretionary Learner Support Fund

The Discretionary Learner Support Fund assists students who have financial difficulties while studying at the college. The fund is aimed at students aged 19 or over, contributing towards course related expenses. These include course fees, essential equipment, uniform, trips, travel costs and childcare fees.

Advanced Learner Loan Bursary

Advanced Learner Loans

Advanced learner loans are available for learners aged 19 or above to undertake approved qualifications at levels 3 to level 6.

An Advanced Learner Loan helps with the costs of further education courses give individuals access to financial support for tuition costs similar to that available in higher education. Eligibility for the loan doesn’t depend on a learner’s income and there’s no credit checks.

If you take out an Advanced Learner Loan to fund your Access course and go on to complete a degree, you will not need to pay back the loan for your Access course.

The Discretionary Bursary

Some adult students may be eligible for the Discretionary Bursary. For more information please read the guidelines.

For eligible students with a combined household income of less than £25,000. The government gives the College limited funds to help those in most financial need with the cost of study. This can include travel costs, essential equipment, uniform, books and trips.