Financial Support for 16 – 18 year olds
Guaranteed Bursary
This allows students to receive a weekly payment. The bursary is for students who are in care, a care leaver, or claiming benefits in their own right.
Discretionary Learner Support Fund
This bursary is available to help with up to 50% of the cost of essential kit, equipment and uniform. To be eligible for the bursary students must have a household income of £21,000 or less.
Free School Meals
Students who received free school meals at school will be able to continue receiving them at College. We also offer free school meals for students with a household income of £16,190 or less. Students will receive £3 to spend in The College Café or at a College approved supplier.
Care to Learn
Care to Learn is a government scheme offering childcare support for students who are 19 or under at the start of their course.
For further information please visit www.gov.uk/care-to-learn/how-to-claim
Financial Support for 19+
Discretionary Learner Support Fund
This bursary is available to help with up to 50% of the cost of essential kit, equipment and uniform. To be eligible for the bursary students must have a household income of £21,000 or less.
Lunch Vouchers
Students with a household income of £16,190 or less will be eligible for lunch vouchers. Students will receive £3 to spend in The College Café or at a College approved supplier.
Childcare
For students who are aged 20 or above at the start of their course and have a household income of £21,000 or less Craven College can offer childcare support. Craven College will offer up to £125 per week for one child, and up to £175 per week for 2 or more children for childcare support which must be provided by an Ofsted registered childcare provider.
Care to Learn
Care to Learn is a government scheme offering childcare support for students who are 19 or under at the start of their course. For further information please visit www.gov.uk/care-to-learn/how-to-claim
