At BSDC, we offer two bursaries for those aged 19 years of age or over which are designed to help learners from low income families to meet some of the costs incurred as a result of studying. Support is available per academic year. If you are on a two year course it is important to note that you will need to make a new application each year of study.
Please note that if awarded, you have a responsibility to advise benefits agencies of any support you may receive and that this may affect your entitlement to benefits.
- Am I eligible for bursary support
If you receive one of the benefits listed below, and the household income is less than £36,000 per year, you may be eligible to apply for bursary support:
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA)
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- The guarantee element of State Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit with no Working Tax Credit entitlement
- Child Tax and Working Tax Credit where the combined household employment income and working tax credit does not exceed the stated maximum household income threshold
- Universal Credit
- Housing Benefit
- Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- Types of support available
Types of support available:
- Travel contributions (for those who live more than 1.5 miles from their chosen college campus)
- Mandatory kit and uniform
- Discretionary Meals (for those eligible)
- Professional Membership Fees
- Childcare costs whilst studying
