5. Bursaries, Grants and Funding

Bursaries

This section includes information with links to websites and resources on bursaries, grants and funding, the eligibility criteria and how to apply.

  • 16-19 Bursary Fund to help with education-related costs. 

    A bursary is money that you, or your education or training provider, can use to pay for things like:

    • clothing, books and other equipment for your course
    • transport and lunch on days you study or train

  • Advanced Learner Loans You can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to help with the costs of a course at a college or training provider in England. You’ll have to start repaying your loan when your income is over the ‘threshold’ amount.