Student Finance
ListenThe responsibility for assessing applications for Higher Education support for all students has transferred from Local Authorities (in this case Bracknell Forest Council) to a centralised organisation called Student Finance England.
Student Finance England is now responsible for the administration of Higher Education student support for all students. This also includes administering of Student related grants such as Childcare, Dependants Grant and the Disabled Students' Allowance.
All students who have a query with their current support or intend starting a new course of study should contact:-
Student Finance England
PO Box 210
Darlington
DL1 9HJ
Telephone No. 08456 077 577 or visit Student Finance England for more information.
Bracknell Forest Council is not involved in the process for new students at any stage and cannot offer advice, send out application forms or take copies of any documentation.
Students Attending Courses at College or Sixth Form
Bursary Scheme
If you’re aged between 16 and 19 years and think you might struggle with the costs for full-time education or training you may receive a bursary. Students most in need will be eligible to receive a bursary of £1,200 a year. This group includes:
- People in care
- Care leavers
- People claiming income support
- Disabled young people who receive Employment Support Allowance and Disability Living Allowance
Other students facing genuine financial difficulties may be awarded a bursary at the discretion of their school, college or training provider.
Unlike the EMA, schools, colleges and training providers will be responsible for awarding bursaries to students. With the exception of the £1,200 bursaries for students most in need, they decide on the amount. They will also decide when bursaries are paid, and will set conditions that students should meet to receive a bursary, for example, linked to behaviour or attendance.
Please follow the direct gov link at the right hand side of this page for more information.
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) - this scheme is now closed to all new entrants.
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