cronton sixth form college how to apply

Learner Support Funds

If you or your parents/guardians are in receipt of means tested benefits or have an annual household income of less than £17,000 you can apply for help with college costs: Travel, meals, books, equipment, uniforms and much more.

  • Bursary – weekly cash to support your studies
  • Transport – free bus passes or travel payments if you are not on a bus route.
  • Bursary Plus – help towards costs such as: uniforms, books, equipment, trips and visits, UCAS applications, CRB checks etc.
  • College meals – If you are under 19 years of age and received free school meals in year 11 you may be able to apply for free meals on the days you are timetabled to be in college.

To apply please send your name and student number to samantha.dixon@cronton.ac.uk  and request an electronic form to be sent out. Please note you will need to upload evidence to meet the eligibility criteria.

How to apply

You will find out more information about how to apply for Bursary 1 and 2 in the summer at Enrolment. You will receive your enrolment letter at the beginning of August with instructions for Admissions 2021.

You will need to bring evidence of your eligibility and bank details to enrolment. Applicants must have their own bank accounts to apply.

Examples of evidence includes a letter from your local authority stating you were on free school meals in year 11 and / or official evidence of benefits – we will not be able to process your application without this evidence.

For Bursary Plus please note it is available if you or your parents/guardians are in receipt of means tested benefits or have an annual household income of less than £21,000. Please note the terms and conditions apply for all Learner Support Funds.

Eligible students aged 20+ may be able to apply for financial assistance with their child care. Contact Ben Etchells to arrange an appointment (details below).

If you have any questions or queries about the bursary scheme, please contact Ben Etchells in term time on 0151 257 2109. Alternatively you may email: samantha.dixon@cronton.ac.uk