The 16 to 19 bursary
You could get a bursary to help with education-related costs if you’re aged 16 to 19 and:
- studying at school or college (not university) in England
- on a training course, including unpaid work experience
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
Your education provider will decide how you get your bursary. You might be:
- paid in full or in instalments
- paid in cash or through a bank account
- given a travel pass, free meals, books etc. instead of money
Some providers also offer one-off payments to cover study trips or travel for university interviews.
Your provider could stop payments if you break their rules around attendance or how your bursary is used. You could get a bursary, depending on your circumstances and where you live. You apply directly to your school, college or training provider.
Ask student services or your tutor to explain what you need to do.