Financial Support

College can be financially challenging for some people. At Runshaw College we want all of our students to enjoy their college experience without this worry.

The college has a number of Bursary funds aimed at supporting learners with specific financial difficulties which may prevent them from taking part in learning. Eligibility for the funds will be based on household income and recent evidence of this must be submitted with your application. The bursary is intended to help students with their costs in participating in education and not beyond that.

Applications for 2026/27 are open! Click here to apply now

Applications for 2025/26 are open! Click here to apply now

Instructions on how to complete your bursary application Instructions on how to download universal credit statements

Care to Learn

Care to Learn can help you with childcare and transport costs while you study. You could receive up to £180 per week for each child. You must be under 20 at the start of your course. For more information please click here (PDF Download). To make an application, please click here (Care to Learn Childcare Application – PDF Download).

16-19 Bursary Fund

This Bursary is designed to help students experiencing financial difficulty in accessing or completing their course. You must be under 19 on the 31st August in the year in which you start your programme of study.

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19+ Bursary Fund

Learner Support Funds are used to assist students who have difficulty in joining, staying on and completing their course because of financial hardship or who need help towards transport and/or registered childcare costs.

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Advanced Learner Loan & Bursary

If you are aged 19 or over and thinking about studying a further education vocational, technical or professional course from September, you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay your course fees.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Financial Support

Applications are open

Funding for 2026/27