The amount of bursary you can get at college in the UK depends on several factors including your age, household income, the specific college or university, and your personal circumstances (such as being in a vulnerable group). Here are some typical bursary schemes:
- For university undergraduate bursaries at places like UCL, bursaries depend on household income with amounts ranging from £1,000 to £3,000 per year for household incomes up to around £42,875. For example:
- Household income ≤ £16,000: £3,000 bursary
- Income between £16,001 and £25,000: £2,000 bursary
- Income between £25,001 and £37,000: £1,500 bursary
- Income between £37,001 and £42,875: £1,000 bursary
This is automatically assessed through student finance applications if you are a home UK student.
- For colleges and further education students aged 16-19, bursaries can include:
- A bursary for vulnerable groups worth up to £1,200 a year (usually paid in kind to cover costs such as bus travel, meals, and books).
- A discretionary bursary where the amount varies and is decided by the college based on financial need.
- Students aged 19 and over may get bursary support if their residual household income is below certain thresholds (typically under £44,000).
- Some colleges have detailed bursary calculators or bursary ready reckoners where weekly allowance or maintenance payments are linked to household income, going up to around £99 to £125 weekly in some cases.
In summary, the bursary amount at UK colleges varies widely, generally falling between £1,000 and £3,000 a year for university undergraduates from low-income households, and up to about £1,200 for vulnerable 16-19 college students. The actual amount depends on the specific institution, income, and personal circumstances. It is best to check with the specific college or university for precise bursary details and eligibility. If more details are needed on a particular type of college, age group, or institution, please specify.
