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: City Campus, Granville Road, Sheffield, S2 2RL
L: Hillsborough Campus, Livesey Street, Sheffield, S6 2ET
L: Olive Grove Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 3BA
19+ Discretionary Support Fund
What can I get support with?
- Travel to and from college
- Childcare
- Tuition fees*
- Exam fees
- Professional registration or memberships (specific to your course, related career development or compliance)
- Essential course costs such as uniform, books, trips etc.
*Up to 75% of your total fees. Available if you are not eligible for ESFA tuition fee remission for an Advanced Learner Loan
How much could I get?
The amount you receive will vary depending on your personal circumstances (e.g. household income, employment status, course etc.) - please speak to a member of the Admissions and Student Funding Team for more information.
Who's eligible?
Students who:
- Have a household income of up to £35,000
- Receive Income Support, income-based JSA, Employment Support Allowance, Universal Credit
- Receive the Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit
- Can demonstrate that they are facing financial hardship
19+ Advanced Learner Loan Bursary
What can I get support with?
- Travel to and from college
- Childcare
- Professional registration or memberships (specific to your course, related career development or compliance)
- Essential course costs such as uniform, books, trips etc.
How much could I get?
The amount you receive will vary depending on your personal circumstances (e.g. household income, employment status, course etc.) - please speak to a member of the Admissions and Student Funding Team for more information.
Who's eligible?
Students who:
- Have a household income of up to £35,000
- Receive Income Support, income-based JSA, Employment Support Allowance, Universal Credit
- Receive the Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit
- Can demonstrate that they are facing financial hardship
20+ Childcare Support Fund
What can I get support with?
Childcare costs for when you are in college/on a compulsory work placement
How much could I get?
Up to £50 per child, per day/£200 per week
Who's eligible?
Students who:
- Have a household income of up to £35,000
- Are the main carer
- Are in receipt of Child Benefit for the child[ren] for whom they are claiming this fund for
- The other parent is unable to provide childcare (e.g. they are also in education, working or absent)
- Are aged 20 or older on 31st August 2022
University level student support fund
Whilst the majority of students on higher education programmes fund their study through The Student Loan Company, the University level student support fund can support students from under-represented groups with a variety of course-related expenses, such as:
- living expenses
- travel costs to and from college
- course resources e.g. specialist equipment, uniform, books etc.
- trips, visits and residential experiences
This eligibility criteria is drawn from the college's Access and Participation Plan, however there is no age restriction and the application process will be open to any student on a higher education course who meets the eligibility criteria.