Cash for College – financial support for students

Is your annual household income £45,121 or less?

Is your household in receipt of Universal Credit or other benefits?

Are you 16-18 years old and in care of a care leaver?

If you’ve said yes to any of the above, we could give you funding to support your education. 

Types of Support

• 16-19 Discretionary Bursary
• 16-19 Vulnerable Bursary (click here for more info)
• 16-19 Care to Learn (– apply via www.gov.uk/care-to-learn.)
• 19+ Discretionary Learner Support
• 19+ Advanced Learning Loans Bursary Fund

The household income thresholds for support are as follows: (click here for more information on the evidence you will need)

• Band 1 Up to £30,458 and/or in receipt of income-based benefits
• Band 2 £30,459 – £37,227
• Band 3 £37,228 – £45,121

Income Bands: 

• Band 1 -100% will be eligible to claim up to the maximum support subject to resource availability and need.  
• Band 2 – 60% contribution towards  
• Band 3 – 30% contribution towards 

What funding can Cash for College provide? 

• Meals – NO NEED TO APPLY – Up to £5 per day loaded onto your college ID card (no meals will be issued for timetable days with less than 4 hrs of teaching) This is to be used in the college food and retail outlets (not transferable for cash)  
• Equipment and Uniform – NO NEED TO APPLY – Essential equipment and uniform can be funded if it is a requirement for the course. 

Please email studentservices@halesowen.ac.uk if you require any of the below:

• UCAS Fees 
• Childcare – College can contribute towards your childcare fees, and this may not cover the cost in full. Awards will be up to £120 per week or up to a maximum of £4,000 per household per year, this will be pro rata depending on your Award Band. 
• Trips and Visits
• Additional Travel
  • Travel if you cannot use College coaches due to medical reasons. You will need to supply evidence for this. 
  • Travel if you live over 30 minutes’ walk from the nearest College coach stop. (Check here Router | Halesowen College) 
  • Travel to/from college work placements. 
  • Travel to University open days. 
• For any other Additional claims

How to Apply:

Once your enrolment is completed, you’ll receive a link to start your application for financial support. If you haven’t received it, please get in touch with us by emailing studentservices@halesowen.ac.uk  

Here’s the small print: Follow the link for the Application Form: 

• Household evidence to prove income and/or benefits will need to be provided (this includes all adults who are working or in receipt of benefits) 
• Any monies paid will need to be paid directly into the student’s own bank account. 
• Part time students will be paid on a pro rata basis. 
• All funds are distributed on a needs basis and are subject to affordability. 
• Funds are finite and are allocated on a first come, first served basis. 
• The amount of funding available is dependent on your total household income. 
• Apprenticeships, HE, under 16 years old and non ESFA courses are not funded. 
• All financial support is subject to satisfactory attendance and behaviour.
• The fund cannot be used to pay any course fees.

Contact Us 

Please contact us if you have any queries regarding LSF using the following details: 

Student Hub, Whittingham Road Campus 

Live Chat – www.halesowen.ac.uk 

Phone – 0121 602 7888

Email – studentservices@halesowen.ac.uk