The 16 to 19 bursary
You could get a bursary to help with education-related costs if you're aged 16 to 19 and are:
- 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
- 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 either your:
- school
- college
- training provider
Ask student services or your tutor to explain what you need to do.