The Seaford Head Sixth Form is able to offer help students with the cost of studying. The bursary fund is available to students aged 16 – 19 and is funded directly by the Department of Education (DfE).
There are two types of bursary available, a Vulnerable Bursary and Discretionary Bursary . Bursaries need to be reapplied for each year.
You may be eligible for a Vulnerable Bursary (funded directly from the DfE) to help with the cost of studying if you are in/recently left local authority care or are in receipt of certain benefits in your own name.
We will require original evidence from external agencies, key worker/social worker or evidence of a benefit entitlement.
Each application is assessed and eligibility for a Vulnerable Bursary does not entitle you to receive the bursary if there are no financial needs or your financial needs are met via an alternative means.
The amount you may receive depends on the costs involved and what is needed for your course. This might include books, equipment, trips or travel to school costs.
If you live at home with your parent(s) or carer(s) you MAY be eligible for financial help from the Discretionary Bursary Fund. Each student’s individual needs together with the total family household income will be considered alongside other factors to determine whether a bursary may be awarded.
You may also get help from the Discretionary Bursary Fund if you are a young carer, or have an Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
Discretionary Bursaries awarded to meet individual needs. For example, trips, travel costs to school, books and equipment. Students may be awarded this bursary if they have a need for financial help with the cost of studying.
Please note money will be allocated depending on the need of the student and as funds are limited funding may be allocated on a pro-rata basis. Students will also need to meet the schools behaviour, attendance and punctuality expectations in order to receive payment.
Sixth Form students can download the Bursary Form using the button, there are 2 sections to the form, one is to be completed by the student and the other by a parent. Please return completed forms to the Assistant Head of Year at the Sixth Form office with any requested supporting documentation by the due date on the application form. All applications will be reviewed after the due date.
For more information about the 16-19 Bursary Fund can be found on the government website: https://www.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fund
If you have any questions regarding the bursary, please do not hesitate to contact the Sixth Form Team.
