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Student Services - Money Matters
Students over 16 years
16 - 19 Bursaey / Adult Support Fund
You will be eligible for funding if:
- You are 16 years or older and studying full-time or part-time on a College course.
- You have been living in the UK for 3 years before the start of your course.
- You are ordinarily resident in England or Wales.
The College is entitled to determine priority groups and minimum/maximum amounts awarded to students. Funds are limited and all applications for funding are assessed on your household income. Please apply as early as possible, contact the Student One Stop for further information
The 16 - 19 Bursary / Adult Support Fund can be used for:
- Financial hardship and emergencies.
- Childcare costs (at Ofsted registered providers only).
- Accommodation costs for those if you live away from home.
- Day to day living costs.
- Registration fees and exam fees.
- Essential course related equipment, materials and field trips.
Somerset County Bus Pass
How to apply
You can apply online. Please click here to download an application form.
Please click here for further information on bus routes to Somerset College.
Support with Registered Childcare Costs
There are two main funds for helping with the cost of childcare; Care to Learn and Registered Childcare Fund.
What types of childcare are eligible?
- Childminders
- Nursery
- Creche
- After school clubs
All childcare providers must be Ofsted registered.
For an overview of funding available to help with childcare costs whilst you are studying click here.
Care to Learn
Care to Learn is a childcare funding scheme for young parents. It provides help with paying your childcare and travel costs and can also give you access to advice and support.
Care to Learn is available if you are caring for your own child or children. You must be aged between 16 and 20 on the day your course starts.
For more information on Care to Learn and to apply for funding, visit www.dfes.gov.uk/caretolearn or phone 0800 121 8989. Contact the Financial Guidance Officer on 01823 366 352/516
Mama Bear's Day Nursery
The College has it's own nursery on campus for children aged from 3 months to school age. Click here to find out more about Mama Bear's Day Nursery.
