16-19 Bursary

16 – 19 Bursary Fund –Discretionary Awards/ Defined Vulnerable Student

Bursary Application – A Guide For Students.

1. Discretionary Bursary Award

The Government has set aside some funds for schools, colleges and training providers to allocate to young people who face genuine financial difficulties in accessing post 16 education. These bursaries are awarded to meet individual student needs e.g. to help with the cost of transport, meals, specialist clothing, books, or equipment for your course.   Please note that we cannot guarantee that any student will receive a Bursary amount which will cover their travel costs.

This funding comes directly from the Government to the Academy and is a fixed and limited sum of money. Allocation of this fund is based on household income and free school meal eligibility. Eligibility will be determined via formal application process. You must ensure that all questions on the application form are answered clearly and attach relevant supporting documents. Once the money has been allocated there is no guarantee of further funds for late applicants.

Please return the application form and associated documents to Mrs Rhoda Sayer in the Sixth Form Centre. Applications will be processed and we will advise you in writing, of the outcome. If you wish to appeal this decision, please write to Anthony Irving, Head of Sixth Form.

2. 16 to 19 Bursary Fund – Defined Vulnerable Student claims

To be eligible for the Bursary of £1,200.00 per year, you must be a student who is either:

• In care
• A care leaver
• In receipt of Income Support or Universal Credit in place of Income Support, in your own right
• In receipt of Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit and Disability Living or Personal Independence Payments in your own right

3. General

Bursary payments will be paid directly into the student’s personal bank account.  All eligible payments will be subject to compliance with the expectations set out on your signed Sixth Form Agreement. Students who do not conform to these expected levels of attendance, effort and progress may not receive their Bursary payments.

Further information and advice for young people regarding the 16 -19 Bursary Fund is available from the Education Funding Agency website,

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/16-to-19-education-financial-support-for-students

To apply please download the Bursary Form and complete and send to bursary@gputc.org

Please Note: Individual purchases will not be approved until the bursary has been approved.