Student Finance
Esher Sixth Form College offers financial support to eligible students through the Bursary Fund and Free Meals schemes.
Applications for financial support are made online
We offer two main sources of financial support to help students focus on their studies: The Bursary Fund and Free Meals.
The Bursary Fund
The Bursary Fund is provided to help students with the direct costs of study such as equipment, books, travel and trips and visits, and is available to assist students who may have difficulties in completing their course because of financial considerations.
There are two types of bursary available:
Discretionary Bursary
This fund is available to students from low-income families and/or families in receipt of certain benefits.
Vulnerable Bursary
This fund is available to young people in care, care leavers, and young people who themselves are in receipt of certain benefits.
Both bursary funds are paid weekly into the student’s bank account along with provision of materials necessary for their courses. Payment is dependent on maintaining good behaviour and attendance.
Free Meals
Eligible students receive a daily allowance towards the cost of a main meal in the College Café. Students can use their student ID card at the contactless terminals in the cafe to access this allowance.
Snacks will need to be paid for separately.
Occasionally other possible sources of support are also advertised to relevant students, such as grants aimed at students progressing to university.
How to Apply
Applications for bursaries and Free Meals are available for new 6.1 students after enrolment in August. All applications must be submitted online using the application form below.
Before applying, please read:
To access the application form:
- Click the Application Form button below
- Select “Log in with Microsoft”
- Enter your college email address when prompted
- Enter your college password
- Follow the on-screen instructions to access and complete the application form
If you have any questions or need help with your application, please email [email protected] or visit Emma Goodbun in the Reception Office (R001)