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Advice for: Students, Parents and Carers | College Applicants | Apprentices
Updates: Colleges & Business Units | Commercial Outlets and Nurseries
Advice for: Students, Parents and Carers | College Applicants | Apprentices
At EKC Sixth Form College we are committed to ensuring that financial barriers don’t stand in your way of getting a great A Level education.
This is for students who are in care or a care leaver, those who are claiming Income Support or Universal Credit in their own right or those who are claiming Employment Support Allowance together with Personal Independence Payment or Disability Living Allowance in their own right. Up to £1,200 is available to successful students which is subject to financial need to overcome barriers to participation in education.
The Discretionary Bursary supports students from low income households. Allocated amounts for successful applicants will vary depending on travelling distance.
Free College Meals are available for students who live in a household where certain benefits are claimed, such as Universal Credit.
If you are 16–18 and are eligible for the 16–18 Bursary, the College may support you by providing a Stagecoach annual bus pass.
If you are not eligible, you can purchase a KCC 16+ Travel Saver Card. You can apply via the KCC website.
A Bursary is available for students with a household income of less than £25,000, or those in a defined vulnerable group, for assistance with travel, equipment and childcare. You may also be eligible for free meals.
All applications for financial support are treated as confidential. Any assistance granted is subject to the student maintaining good behaviour, punctuality and attendance.
Applications can be completed and submitted online via the website using the link below. We aim to process completed claims within 14 days, but this may take longer during busy periods. Paper applications are also available, please contact your chosen college for further information.
You will be informed of the outcome of your claim via email. If you are unsuccessful in your application, you have the right to appeal and the appeals process will be outlined in your decision letter.
Please be advised that the Bursary funds are limited and therefore we would advise that you apply as early as possible. We aim to support all eligible students where possible and consider applications made during the academic year, should an unforeseen situation arise. However, once the funds are exhausted, students may not automatically receive support.