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At Ӱɶ, we offer a number of financial support services for students who are struggling financially, to help them cover the costs of coming to College.
Read on to find out more about the financial support we have available, from freebies to student bursaries.
For more information about any of our financial support schemes, please contactThe Student Finance Team at our Deane Road Campusbyemailingor calling01204 482 183/184/191.
Applying to the College for Financial Assistance:
The College Funds available to support students are limited and applying for these funds does not guarantee assistance.
To apply for assistance, please log into your Learner Hub account here: you can scan the QR code, or enter the link into a web browser:
Or enter the link below:
If you are enrolled on a course for 2024-25, you will see the button below;
You can contact the Student Finance Team on 01204 48 2191/2192/2183/2184 or atstudentfinance@boltoncc.ac.ukor call into the Student Experience Zone between 0900 and 1630 during term time.
FREE Our Pass, giving you the freedom to travel around Greater Manchester, at any time you wish. This is not supplied by the College and you should visit theto apply online. More information is available here ().
FREE breakfast daily to get you started for the day ahead
FREE CSCS card for construction students which is essential for working on construction sites.
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Additionally, if you’re 16 or over and on a study programme, you can sign up for a TOTUM Card at
TOTUM is the #1 student discount card and app giving you access to exclusive student discounts and deals in store and online at places like cinemas, shops, days out and eating out.
Financial Support is available for some 16-18 students coming to College. The EMA scheme is no longer operational in England. Payments are made directly into Student Bank Accounts so it is advisable to ensure you have an account open before you apply – your bank account name must match the name in which you are enrolled at college.
There are two types of bursary:-
1. TheStudent Support Allowancewhich is available to young people aged 16-18 on 31stAugust who are:
What will I get on this bursary?
Payment is based on full attendance at College.
2.TheDiscretionary BursaryandFree College Mealsfunds are used to provide financial support to eligible students to help towards transport, essential equipment required for the course (see below), and help with the costs of meals. These Funds are administered by the College, are means tested and you may qualify if you are aged 16-18, your attendance is over 90% and come from a home where the family household income is no more than£35,000per year.
What will I get on this bursary?
Payment is based on full attendance at College.
Equipment Support
Please check with the teaching staff if you are taking a Course such as Beauty Therapy, Catering, Hairdressing, Construction, Public Services, or Motor Vehicle, as there will probably be equipment or clothing required. Please make sure to answer yes to the Essential Equipment question when you apply.
You are NOT eligible for Bursary funding if:
· you are studying on a waged Apprenticeship or Ӱɶ course
· you have been released on temporary license from prison or young offender institution
If you are aged 16 to 19 years old on 31stAugust, you may be eligible for Childcare Support with 100% of your childcare costs through the Care to Learn scheme. For more information and to apply, you will need to visit the Gov.uk website here: