Financial support when in education or training

If you are 16-18-years-old when you start a full-time course, you can apply for a 16 to19 education bursary to help with education-related costs. You could receive £1,200 each year from your college. Different places pay the bursary in different ways. Some buy travel passes, others put money directly into your bank account on a weekly, fortnightly, monthly or half termly basis. 

You will need to apply to your school, college, or training provider. Ask student services or your tutor for help.  

Check 16 to 19 bursary fund eligibility and claim

If you have an education, health and care (EHC) plan you may be able to continue getting the 16 to 19 bursary after you are 19. This will depend on your income and outgoings.