There are a number of funds and support schemes available for students aged 16-19, including:
In order to apply for the funds listed above students should be under the age of 19 on 31st August 2020.
However, there are some exemptions to this rule, for example;
Other eligibility criteria applies to each fund - please see below for details. If you have any questions, or require any support with making an application please contact our Admissions and Student Funding Team:
E: studentsupportfund@sheffcol.ac.uk
T: 0114 260 2600
L: Hillsborough Campus, Livesey Street, Sheffield, S6 2ET
What can I get support with?
How much could I get?
Up to £1,200 per academic year.
Who's eligible?
Full details regarding eligibility can be found here.
What can I get support with?
If your household income is between £20,000 and £26,000
Travel to and from college
If your household income is under £20,000
Who's eligible?
This fund is available to students who are:
What can I get support with?
Financial support towards childcare costs for your child.
How much could I get?
Up to £160 per child, per week.
Who's eligible?
Students should meet the following criteria:
Full details of eligibility for the Care to Learn fund can be found here.
What can I get support with?
This fund will support you to get a meal for every day that you are scheduled to be in college/taking part in a college activity (e.g. work placements or off-campus study programme).
How much could I get?
£3.00 for each day you are timetabled to be in college. This will either be added to your student ID card for cashless payments in any of our food outlets on campus, or you will be given supermarket vouchers if you are working off-campus.
Who's eligible?
Students, or their parents/guardians, must be in receipt of one or more of the following benefits:
The Sheffield College can support eligible students aged 16-18 with free college meals. For each day you are scheduled to attend college you'll get an allowance added to your student ID card, which you can then spend as you wish in the college’s various canteens, diners and food outlets by swiping your card at the till.
So who’s eligible to receive free college meals?
In order to receive this type of support you must:
Students aged 19-24 who have in place an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC Plan) are also entitled to a Free College Meal while attending their provision (if they meet the eligibility criteria).