Financial Assistance

Bursary Fund Information 2024-25

 The Woking College Bursary Fund aims to provide financial assistance to students facing financial barriers to participation in education. The bursary is awarded to eligible students to assist with costs incurred on travel to and from College, essential resources and compulsory trips related to the programme of study. 

Students’ individual financial circumstances will be assessed and any financial assistance allocated will be based on courses studied as well as distance and means of transport to College.

We advise all prospective students to research the costs of transport to Woking College as discretionary bursary payments are not intended to cover the full costs of travel.

Please note that students can help reduce their public transport costs by applying for a 16-17 saver railcard and/or a Surrey Students Link bus card to enable them to gain reduced ticket prices. CLICK HERE to apply.

 

We cannot make payments to students in cash. All payments towards travel costs will be via BACS directly into a student’s own bank account. Students should ensure they have a valid bank account that accepts BACS payments set up in their name before applying for the bursary.

Woking College offers three areas to apply for financial assistance;

    • Vulnerable Bursary Fund – For students in care or recent care leavers; students receiving Income Support or Universal Credit and financially supporting themselves; students receiving Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payment in their own name, plus Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit
    • Discretionary Bursary Fund – For students with a household income of less than £29,000
    • Free Meals in Further Education

To qualify students must be under the age of 19 on 31st August 2024 and meet the residency requirements. For those students aged 19 or over at 31st August 2024, they must be continuing a study programme they started aged 16 to 18 or have an Educational, Health and Care Plan.

Please note that the terms, eligibility and conditions may change from year-to-year based on government guidelines and the amount of funding the College receives for this purpose from central government.

How to Apply

Please use the link below to access the application form for Bursaries and Free Meals in Further Education.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE FORM 

If you require any further information or have queries relating to bursaries or free meals please contact:

Email: bursaries@woking.ac.uk