The purpose of the Advanced Learner Loan Bursary is to support students over the age of 19 to continue in education and training by providing a contribution towards the costs of attending College such as transport, food, equipment, and other course related costs, also childcare for those over 20 years of age.
NOTE: When assessing applications, we will prioritise vulnerable groups and disadvantaged students. We have limited funds available and therefore the submission of an application does not automatically guarantee a bursary.
Am I eligible for the Advanced Learning Loan Bursary?
If you meet these criteria, then you would be eligible:
- Be aged 19 or older on the first day of starting your designated loans qualification
- be living in the UK on the first day of your course
- be a UK national OR Irish citizen OR have ‘settled status’ (no restrictions on how long you can stay)
- have been living in the UK, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, or the Isle of Man for 3 years in a row before the first day of the first academic year of your course (apart from temporary absences such as holidays)
- Have successfully secured an Advanced Learner Loan via the SLC (student loans company)
- Be enrolled on a Level 3 or higher-level course at Totton College, either part or full time and:-
- Be in receipt of a government benefit, OR be a student with no income OR household income under £25,000
If you have any other residency status to those listed above, please follow this link to see if you are eligible and what evidence we require: https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan/eligibility
NOTE: Any student on a self-financing course or enrolled on a course below Level 3 will not be eligible to apply to this fund.
How to apply
Once you have enrolled for a course at Totton College you can apply for financial support.
- Complete the Advanced Learner Loan Bursary application form, answering all questions in full
- Provide evidence of your household income or benefits
- Return your completed application and evidence the Colleges Information Centre Team
If you need help with your application, please contact a team member in the Information Centre next to reception.