Bursaries and student finance
Bursaries for 16-19 year olds
Get general information about bursaries for learners aged 16-19 on our Young people's website.
The Young People's Learning Agency (YPLA) guidance document explains the administration of bursaries by schools and colleges.
Higher Education finance 2012/13
The application procedure for 2012/13 can be accessed via the Directgov website.
Resources for advisers are available on the Student Finance England Practitioners' website.
These include:
- PowerPoint presentations giving an overview of the key elements of support
- Fact sheets giving further details on specific elements of the financial support available
- Quick Start Guide showing at-a-glance, what students from each household income bracket may qualify to receive
Further information:
- BIS website www.bis.gov.uk/studentfinance
- Information about students deferring entry to 2012 is available at www.bis.gov.uk/policies/higher-education/students/deferred-entry-2011-to-2012
Current information for young people and their parents can be obtained on the Student finance page of our young people's website.
A new website has been launched to explain changes to the student finance system in 2012 to prospective students and their parents. It describes how the tuition loan system will operate, how to get a student loan, help with living costs, support for part-time students, and what help is available from the Government. Go to http://yourfuture.direct.gov.uk/.
