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Course Fees
Students aged over 16 and under 19 on the 31st August of the year they start their course will not have to pay any course tuition fees on full time courses, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria.

16-19 Bursary Fund
The 16-19 Bursary Fund is provided by the Department for Education (DfE) and enables the College to help students overcome specific financial barriers, so they can remain in education. Those aged 16-18ÌýorÌýover 19 and have an EHCPÌýorÌýover 19 and classed as a '19+ continuer' on the 31st August of the year the course starts, may qualify for help with transport, equipment, course materials, uniform, UCAS fees, educational trips and visits and food credit.Ìý

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Extend your Child Benefit claim for your young person today!
Parents across the UK canÌýextend their Child BenefitÌýclaim if their 16-19-year-old is staying in full-time non-advanced education or approved training.ÌýHMRC contact parents explaining how to extend their claim. If you haven’t received a letter, there’s no need to worry. You can extend your Child Benefit via theÌýÌýorÌýÌýwhere eligible.Ìý

We know how important Child Benefit can be to families, so let HMRC know by 31 August if your teen intends to stay in approved education or training.ÌýExtending your Child Benefit ensures you won't miss out on any payments from 31 August. However, if your child changes their mind about further education or training, you can simply let HMRC know online or in the app.ÌýFor parents who can’t extend their Child Benefit online, you can still do so byÌý.

Course Fees
ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ course fees vary for those students aged 19 and over, depending on current financial circumstances, previous qualifications and the chosen course of study.

Advanced Learner Loans
Those students studying a course at Level 3 or above may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan, which will help towards course fees.ÌýSimilar to a student loan, no repayments will be made until they are earning over the threshold depending on the loan plan. Household income isn't taken into account and there's no credit check. Eligibility depends on the chosen course, nationality and age.

Before applying for an , we advise that you seek impartial financial advice, consider your own personal circumstances and look into all of the options available to you.

The College has a two-week cooling off period where enrolments can be cancelled, however, you will incur a £50 cancellation fee.ÌýIf you withdraw after the two-week cooling off period, payment of fees will still be required. Loan payments will cease, and you will owe the College the outstanding course fees.

Adult Education Budget

The Adult Education Budget is enabling more eligible adults to accessÌýFULLÌýfunding for courses up to Level 2 to break down the barriers between learning and course fees. You may qualify forÌýFREEÌýLevel 2 or belowÌýcourses by meeting the following criteria:

• Be aged 19 or older on the 31st August.
• Be either unemployed and receiving JSA, ESA or Universal Credit (subject to criteria) OR be earning less than £25,750 (annual gross salary) a year.

19+ Learner Support Fund
The Department for Education (DfE) provides the College with funds through the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) to help Adult Learners overcome financial barriers so they can start or stay in education. The fund can be used to help with transport, childcare fees, books, equipment, and tuition fees not covered by other types of funding, depending on your circumstances.

Loans Bursary Fund (LBF)
LBF is funded to help disadvantaged loan funded students to overcome costs associated with study which may prevent them from taking part in or continuing in learning. ÌýIf you are using an Advanced Learner Loan to fund your tuition fees, then you can apply and may be able to receive support to help with the cost of travel and childcare fees.

Applying for Financial Support

Choosing to study a University Level course at ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ can be considerably cheaper than going to university.

Student Loans
By studying a University Level course at ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ, students are entitled to apply for a Student Loan through Student Finance England. The amount of the loan will depend on individual circumstances, and repayments will only start once you earn over £25,000 per year*.

Before applying for a Student Loan, we advise that you seek impartial financial advice, consider your own personal circumstances and look into all of the options available to you.

Our Matrix accredited Careers Team are on hand to help you. The Careers, Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) trained advisers are available to offer FREE support with Student Finance Applications. Contact the Careers Team viaÌýcareers@boston.ac.ukÌýorÌý01205 313218Ìýto book a careers appointment.

• or 0300 100 0607

*Providing eligibility criteria are met - contact Student Finance England on 0845 300 50 90 for more details.

Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
If you’re studying a Higher Education course you may be eligible for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA). DSA supports students with learning difficulties (such as dyslexia and ADHD), mental health problems, disabilities and long-term illnesses. You can get DSA on top of your Student Loan, but unlike the loan you never have to pay it back. DSA can help you access resources like specialist equipment, computer software and support with your studies.

Additional Financial Support

• Maintenance Loans
• Adult Dependants' Grant
• Parents' Learning Allowance
• Childcare Grant

Financial Support Scheme and Application
The College may also be able to offer financial support for University Level students to help them succeed and progress with their learning. This could include a bursary scheme for University Level students, which can award up to £500 per student.Ìý

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There is also a Hardship Fund that can be accessed by University Level students who experience an unexpected situation that may cause barriers in their ability to succeed on their course. Students who are classed as Care Leavers may be able to claim a partial fee waver. To check if you are eligible for these schemes, please read our Higher Education Financial Support Scheme PDF.

If you are a young parent and the main carer for your child, you could apply for up to £180 per week childcare support from Care to Learn, which is administered by ÌìÃÀÊÓƵ.

• You must be under 20 years old on the date you start your study programme. Young parents who become 20 years old during their study programme can continue to get funding to the end of that specific study programme.
• You must be the main carer and in receipt of Child Benefit for the child(ren) you are claimingÌýC2L for. If you lose custody of your child(ren), even temporarily, you must notify the College immediately.
• Young parents must be living and studying in England to receiveÌýC2L.
• Care to Learn will only be paid to OFSTED registered childcare providers.

For more information, please refer to the and anÌý. If you require additional information, please contactÌýbursary@boston.ac.uk.