Financial Support
If you are worried about the costs associated with attending College, don’t worry, you may be eligible for financial support.
Support available includes:
- Free travel on buses during term time
- Train passes (depending on location of student)
- Bursary and learner support fund
- Free meals
- Discounts from local suppliers for stationery, protective clothing and drawing equipment
Bursary fund
Are you 16-18 years of age and need financial support to enable you to succeed at college?
To find out more about the bursary fund please follow the link here
Learner support fund
Are you 19+ years of age and need financial support to enable you to succeed at college?
To find out more about the learner support fund please follow the link here
Free college meals
If you are 16-18 years of age you may be entitled to free college meals.
To apply please complete the bursary application form which can be found here
Get in touch
If you have any questions regarding free meals, bursaries or the learner support fund you can speak to a member of the Learner Support Fund Team by calling 0113 222 6002.
Additional resources
Further information is available for part-time and higher education students, please click on the relevant links below:
- Student Financial Support Policy 2025-26
- Part-time financial support
- Higher education financial support