Depending on your circumstances and the course you’re doing, you may be able to get financial help through a grant.or bursary . Bursaries are similar to grants but are usually linked to a particular career or type of course - residential bursaries.
Bursaries are extra sources of financial help available from colleges and universities. They’re paid on top of any Student Loans or grants you may get. Bursaries don’t have to be repaid.
If you need to study away from home because the course you want to do isn’t available locally, you may be able to get help with the cost of your term-time accommodation.
City & Guilds offer a small number of bursaries each year to people who would like to study for a City & Guilds qualification. The bursaries can be used for costs like course fees, learning materials, childcare or travel. Applications are considered in June and December each year.
If you’re doing a higher education course, the package of financial help available may include grants and bursaries as well as Student Loans.You may qualify for an additional bursary if you’re doing a higher education qualification in social work, medicine or certain areas of healthcare - or a course of postgraduate Initial Teacher Training.
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