Lone Parent

If you are a lone parent whose youngest child is under 5 years old and are entitled to Income Support/ Universal Credit, you could receive a potential award of:

• Travel Award
• Study Expenses
• Tuition Fees.

This award is not means tested.

If you are a lone parent who is working or your youngest child is over 5 years old, you could receive a potential award of:

• Bursary Maintenance of £125.55 per week
• Travel Award
• Study Expenses
• Tuition Fees.

This award is means tested against your unearned income, for instance, Working Tax Credits.

Documents Required

It is vitally important that you provide the correct documents so you can be assessed for the correct award. 

To apply for funding, please provide the following documents:

ID:

• Birth Certificate or Passport
  

Student Income:

• Wage slip/ Benefit award 

Proof of living circumstances:

• Tax Credit award notice
• Children(s) birth certificate
• Council Tax notice
• Universal Credit award notice

Bank details:

• Current account details