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Financial Support

There are a number of options available to you if you need financial support during your time at college. Whether it’s for travel, childcare, free college meals, course materials or trips and visits, we have an option that you might be eligible for.

Financial Support (Bursary) Applications for September 2024 will be opening soon

The college may be able to offer financial support to students with household incomes below £30,000 (after-tax), and those who are in local authority care or care leavers.

Financial Support can assist with travel costs, travel passes and childcare costs. In some cases, it can also provide free college meals.

In order not to delay your application for the September start, we encourage any student either starting at the college or returning in September to apply early. Please note- Students will need to apply for financial support every year of study, regardless of having a previously successful application.

Please note that when completing your application, you must provide the required evidence as stated on the application, failure to do some could delay your application.

If you have any issues when applying or you have any questions, our team at sixth form can be contacted at 01753 793368 or by email  financialsupport.sixthform@windsor-forest.ac.uk

During the summer holidays, there may be a slight delay with responses, but we will endeavour to respond to everyone in a timely manner.

To begin please visit https://windsor-forest.paymystudent.com/portal/

New applicants should first register, returning students should be able to click “log in with your student account”.

Fees

Aged 16 – 18

You won’t need to pay any tuition or registration fees. There may be costs for equipment, materials or trips and visits for your course. If so you will be advised of this at interview.

Aged 19 and Over

If you are between 19 and 23 and are studying for your first Level 2 or 3 course, then your fees are waived. If you are studying for an eligible Level 3 or 4 course you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. Otherwise, tuition and exam fees may be payable. Concessions are available for those on means tested benefits.

What financial support can I access?

There are a number of options available to you if you need financial support during your time at college. Whether it’s for travel, childcare, free college meals, course materials or trips and visits, we have an option that you might be eligible for.

16 – 18 Bursaries

Bursaries of up to £1,200 per annum are available to young people in or leaving care, or in receipt of particular benefits. If you are aged 16-18 but do not qualify for this bursary, you may be eligible for our discretionary bursary, providing your household income is below £30,000 per annum. This could entitle you to a contribution towards your monthly transport costs and any compulsory course materials.

19+ Bursaries

You may be eligible for a 19+ Bursary if you are:

  • Aged 19-23 and studying at level 2 or below, or for your first level 3 qualification
  • Aged 24+ studying at level 2 or below

You can apply for help with the costs of travel and essential materials if your household income is below £30,000 per annum. You may also be able to access funding for childcare costs if you are aged 20+ and have a household income of below £30,000 per annum.

Additional Funding Options

Strode's Foundation Academic Achiever's Award

An award contributing to the cost of Higher Education for a Strode’s student who has an outstanding record of achievement and the potential to excel in Higher Education.

Richmond Parish Lands Charity

For students living in postcodes TW9, TW10 or SW14. Please call 020 8948 5701 or visit www.rplc.org.uk

The Worshipful Company of Coopers

Assistance with Higher Education bursaries to travel awards for ambitious individual enrichment activities.

The Egham Education Trust

For students living in Egham in particular need of financial assistance to meet the cost of their studies and for those undertaking the Duke of Edinburgh Awards. Please visit www.eghamunitedcharity.org

Coopers' Apprentice

Through our links with The Worshipful Company of Coopers, students are offered the opportunity to become a Coopers’ apprentice and given access to great networking opportunities and contacts in the City of London.

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