Financial Support

Don’t let money worries stand in the way of your success

Sixth Form Students and Apprentices

Whatever route you are taking – A Levels, Vocational study, T Levels, or a Themis Apprenticeship – our friendly, knowledgeable Student Support advisors are here to help you with any financial queries you may have. Ask for advice and guidance on how you can get free meals in College, transport, trips and study materials depending on your household income (subject to conditions). For any further information, please contact [email protected]

Have all relevant financial evidence ready to upload. To apply, please click here.

Register your account:

You will need to input your student ID, date of birth and create a password. An email verification will be sent to your student and personal email address – activate this and log in with your student ID, date of birth and password you just created.

Your application:

Click the button which days ‘click here to process with your application for funding’
Please ensure you check all your details are correct and real all of the information on each page. Leave the name of campus as Burnley College
Answer the eligibility questions
Upload all the relevant evidence of your parent’s household income
Provide bank details
Double check all of your answers and evidence is correct
Once your application has been assessed, a member of the Support Team will be in contact

In Care, Care Leaver or Living Independently (16-18)

If you are classed as a ‘looked-after’ individual, a care leaver or are living independently whilst studying at sixth form level, you may be able to apply for an additional bursary to help cover any costs at College. To find out more, please contact a member of the Student Support team, or the Safeguarding team.

Travel

All students travelling to College by bus are able to purchase a discounted travel pass from our WisePay store. If a student received 100% attendance in term 1, and in term 2 and 3 combined, the cost of the bus passes can be reimbursed. Financial support is available for free bus passes for low income households.

Those who are Themis Apprentices, and under the age of 19, can access free travel courtesy of Lancashire County Council’s Young People’s Transport Scheme. Please contact a member of the Student Support team, or visit Student Services to collect a form.

Students who travel by train to College can receive support towards train fares. Students will be required to apply for financial support to access this funding, and household income will be assessed.

Trips and Equipment

We want to make sure that you have the best time at College. Many courses arrange incredible trips for our students, and we want to make sure that all students have an opportunity to experience this. Financial support is available for trips and essential equipment for your course. Students will be required to apply for financial support in order to access this funding, and household income will be assessed.

Financial Support Guide

University-level students

Fees apply to degree-level study, with the first year of a full degree programme costing £9,000. A Foundation Entry year is £6,000. Part-time degrees are charged at £1,000 per module (exclusions apply within the School of Engineering).

HNC and HND courses may also be liable to an additional registration fee of £272.

However, whatever route you choose, we will work closely with you as an individual to ensure that you have access to the very best advice and guidance on accessing financial support to which you may be eligible, according to your personal circumstances. You can contact us on [email protected] or 01282 733551 to find out more.

We understand that navigating the world of Student Finance while managing your work and family commitments can be daunting. That’s why we’re here to support you every step of the way to help you discover just how affordable University-level study really is.

Our specialist advisors are here to introduce you to Student Finance England and guide you as you apply for a Student Loan to fund your university studies and living expenses during this time. And don’t forget, you won’t have to pay back any of your Student Loan until you are earning more than £2,083 a month (before tax and other deductions).

For example, if you were earning £28,800 a year (that’s £2,400 a month), you’d pay back £28.50 a month. (Figures correct at 1 April 2023)

For individualised finance and funding support, talk to us
[email protected] | 01282 733551

BCUC Bursary

This bursary is unique to BCUC – every first year, full time undergraduate can apply for the BCUC Bursary, regardless of your household income.

The BCUC Bursary is awarded in January in the form of cash, credits and tech to support you on your study journey.

If you maintain 90% attendance and are up to date with your work, you could be awarded between £500 and £2,000.

Income under £20,000 – £2,000 worth of support

£20,000 up to £25,000 – £1,000 worth of support

£25,000 and over – £500 worth of support

A typical package for an undergraduate whose household income is under £20,000 may look like this:

£1,000 cash
£500 to spend on a laptop
£500 Campus Credits to spend on food, trips, stationery or facilities on site

Government Support and Grants

As an undergraduate you may also be eligible for:

National Union of Students

As an undergraduate, you will be eligible to join the National Union of Students (NUS) and can receive exclusive discounts and offers with a TOTUM membership (small fee applies):

More info

Adult Learners

Fees generally apply to Adult Learning courses and can vary significantly according to your chosen programme; study method and personal circumstances.

Course fees may start at under £100 and can be up to £2,000+, depending on your chosen progression route. If you are unemployed and in receipt of certain Government benefits, including Jobseekers’ Allowance, or are taking part in training as part of a Universal Credit claim, you may be eligible for funding.

Whatever course you choose, we’re here to help you as you invest in your future through an Adult Learning course at Burnley College.

Plus, Burnley College offers payment plans by instalments on many courses.

As an Adult Learner, you may be able to access free Mathematics and English classes to achieve vital qualifications at GCSE or Functional Skills level to enhance your career prospects.

Our advisors are also on hand in person, by telephone or email to advise on eligibility for Adult Learner Loans if you are studying for a Level 3 qualification (such as Access to Higher Education) which may be written off once you enrol for a degree programme.

Financial Support

As an Adult Learner returning to education you may be eligible for free College meals, support with transport, trips and equipment depending on your household income.

If you are over the age of 20, you may be eligible for support with childcare costs.

To apply for financial and childcare support:
Have all relevant financial evidence ready to upload. To apply, please click here.

Register your account:

Your application:

Click the button which days ‘click here to process with your application for funding’
Please ensure you check all your details are correct and real all of the information on each page. Leave the name of campus as Burnley College
Answer the eligibility questions
Upload all the relevant evidence of your parent’s household income
Provide bank details
Double check all of your answers and evidence is correct
Once your application has been assessed, a member of the Support Team will be in contact

For more information on financial support available, please contact [email protected]

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