You could get a bursary to help with education-related costs if you're aged 16 to 19 and:
•studying at a publicly funded school or college in England - not a university
•on a training course, including unpaid work experience
A publicly funded school is one that doesn't charge you for attending it.
If you're 19 and over you could also get a bursary (funding) if you are continuing on a course you started aged 16 to 18
What a bursary is for?
A bursary is money that you, or your education or training provider, can use to pay for things like:
•clothing, books and other equipment for your course
•transport and lunch on days you study or train
There are 2 types of 16 to 19 bursary:
1. Vulnerable student bursary
You could get a bursary worth up to £1,200, depending on your circumstances and benefits.
2. Discretionary bursary
You could get a discretionary bursary if you need financial help but don't qualify for a vulnerable student bursary. Your education or training provider decides how much you get and what it's used for.
If you're over 19, you'll only be eligible for a discretionary bursary.
You can apply to a discretionary bursary if you're over 19 and either:
• continuing on a course you started aged 16 to 18 (known as being a '19+ continuer')
• have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
You must:
•be at least 16 and under 19 on 31 August 2017
•study at a publicly funded school or college, or be on an unpaid training course
•meet the residency requirements - your school or college can check this