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
There are two types of bursaries available to help students aged 16-18 to overcome specific barriers to participation so they remain in education:
Vulnerable Bursary
The Vulnerable Bursary of up to £1200 - these are additional funds for students in the following defined groups:
- In Care
- Care Leaver
- In receipt of Income Support
- In receipt of both Employment Support Allowance and Disability Living Allowance
The Discretionary Bursary
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.
Travel
Students under 18 and living in a London Borough can apply for a 16+ Zip Oyster photo card. This gives free bus and discounted travel on the Tube, DLR and Overground. Students aged 18 on 31 August who are still in full time education can also apply. Non-London residents may qualify to receive half rate adult fares. Application forms are only available online via the Transport for London website.
Free meals
A student is eligible to receive a free college meal when they, or a parent/guardian are receipt of certain income based benefits.
Care to Learn - Childcare
If you’re under 20 years old and have children Care to Learn can help you with childcare costs while you study. You could receive up to £175 per week for each child.
Please apply for this when enrolling in room 224.
