Student support fund

We know how important money is and how much of an impact your financial situation can have on your studies. We will always do our best to support you through your time at college.

We have funds available for students who will be aged 19 or older, that are designed to help students with specific costs associated with their studies.

Specific eligibility criteria apply for each fund. Please see below for details.

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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

  • Are not studying a level 3 programme

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 £60 per child, per day/£250 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 2024

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.