Checklist
Your application will take around 10-15 minutes in total to complete. You can save your progress at any time by hitting the save button at the bottom of each page. The system will save your application and email you a link which you can click to resume your application.
To support your application, there is some evidence we will need you to upload to check you are eligible. Before starting your application, we recommend downloading or taking photos of all the relevant documentation listed below to make your application as easy as possible.
Application for the Discretionary Bursary
You will need to provide evidence for each of the 3 areas below;
n Evidence showing that your parent/carer household income (before benefits) is below £22,000. This should be ANY ONE of the following;
4 Copy of 2023/24 Full Tax Credits award notice
4 Universal Credit - Copy of 3 most recent monthly award statements
4 JSA/ESA/Income support letter/notice
n Evidence of child benefit paid to parent/carer. This should be ANY ONE of the following;
4 Bank Documentation - Statement/screenshot showing Child Benefit payment Dated in the last 3 months with name of account holder shown
4 Child Benefit Letter - Dated in the last 3 months with student name
n Evidence of your (student) personal bank account information. This MUST clearly show your account name, sort code and account number. This should be ANY ONE of the following;
4 Photo of bank card
4 Screenshot of Online banking
4 Photo/PDF of recent bank statement
Application for the Vulnerable Bursary
You will need to provide evidence for each of the 2 areas below;
n If you are in care/have previously been in care you will need;
4 A copy of a letter from the local authority issued within the last 3 months stating that you current care status and living arrangements. Your social worker should be able to provide this easily on request.
OR
n If you are in receipt of a qualifying benefit in your own (student) name. You will need ANY ONE of the following;
4 Disability living allowance/personal independence payment & employment support allowance - please provide your most recent letter issued within the last 3 months showing that YOU receive this benefit
4 Universal Credit - 3 most recent monthly award statements
4 Income Support - 3 most recent monthly award statements
AND
n Evidence of your (student) personal bank account information. This MUST clearly show your account name, sort code and account number. This should be ANY ONE of the following;
4 Photo of bank card
4 Screenshot of Online banking
4 Photo/PDF of recent bank statement