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06. Worried About Money?

 If you are aged between 16 and 19 and study full-time, all your tuition fees and course fees will be paid, unless the course is at a private, fee-paying school or college.

But you will still need money to pay for:

The information on this page was correct at September 2011; however, funding options and benefits change, so make sure you keep up-to-date

Child Benefit

If you stay in full-time education, your parents can continue to claim Child Benefit and other benefits like Child Tax Credit.

16-19 Bursary Fund

The Government introduced a new bursary scheme in September 2011, to replace the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA), to help 16-19 year olds in full-time education or training who most need financial support.

Norfolk's school sixth forms, colleges and training providers will decide who should receive a bursary. Bursaries will be for students who most need help with the costs of transport, food and equipment. They will decide how much you will receive and when it will be paid. You may also have to meet certain standards, such as linking the bursary to your behaviour or attendance.

If you are in care, a care leaver, claiming income support or disabled and receiving Employment Support Allowance and Disability Living Allowance, you will be guaranteed a bursary of £1,200 a year.

To find out more about the 16-19 bursary fund:

  • Speak to the college, sixth form, or training provider you want to apply to
  • Call the Learner Support helpline on 0800 121 8989 (open 9.00 am to 5.00 pm), or
  • Go to Directgov 16-19 bursary
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Residential Support Programme

If you have to live away from home to study, you may be able to get help with accommodation costs. 

For more information see the Directgov Money to Learn page or ask the Student Support Officer at the college you are applying to.

Dance and Drama Awards

These help to pay for tuition fees and living costs at some of the leading private dance and drama colleges in England. The number of awards is limited and demand for them is high.

Need help with childcare costs?

If you are a teenage parent and want to continue your education, you can get help with paying for childcare. Care to Learn can help with childcare expenses and some travelling costs.

Find out more

For more information on any of the above, go to the Directgov Money to Learn page, or contact the Learner Support Service on 0800 121 8989.

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Army Further Education Bursary (FEB)

If you are interested in joining the Army after doing a vocational course at a further education college, you may be eligible to earn up to £5,000 cash award to help you through your studies. To find out more, speak to an Army Careers Adviser by calling 01603 624616.

Help for students with disabilities and learning difficulties

Help may be available for you to continue to study with such things as travel, study aids and specialist equipment. Talk to your school's Special Needs Co-ordinator or your Guidance Adviser. You can also phone the Disability Alliance on freephone 0800 328 5050 or visit the Skill website.