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The College is committed to ensuring that all students have access to the right resources to succeed in their academic studies and remove any barriers to participation.
Financial support is awarded following an assessment of individual student eligibility and participation needs, and can help cover costs such as travel to and from College (if the student lives more than a mile from the College campus), College meals, compulsory College trips and selected learning materials.
There are three types of bursary support:
Discretionary Bursary
Who it's for:
Students whose household meets the Government’s Targeted Free School Meals eligibility criteria.
Support available:
- Free College Meals
- College bus pass
- Support with books, equipment and compulsory trips
Free College Meals
Who it's for:
Students whose household meets the Government’s Expanded Free School Meals eligibility criteria.
Support available:
- Free College Meals
How to Apply (for Discretionary Bursary / Free College Meals)
Step 1: Complete the Discretionary Bursary application form by clicking here
Step 2: Complete the Online Free School Meals (OFSM) eligibility check at: https://www.cloudforedu.org.uk/ofsm/sims
Vulnerable Student Bursary
Who it's for:
Students who are:
- In care
- Care leavers
- Receiving Income Support or Universal Credit
- Receiving Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payments (PIP) in addition to Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) or Universal Credit (UC)
Support available:
- Financial bursary of up to £1200 pa
- Free College Meals
- Help with travel costs
- Support with books, equipment and compulsory trips
How to Apply (for Vulnerable Student Bursary)
Please visit the Finance Office on E corridor for an application form and guidance.
Any questions?
Please contact the Finance Office by email at finance@bsfc.ac.uk
Full details of the College’s bursary, including eligibility, can be found here:
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