Money for learning 16-18
If you are starting college or a sixth form course, there may be bursaries or other funds to help you
Ask in your school or college about Learner Bursaries, travel concessions and other financial help. Schools and colleges have funds to help students who can’t otherwise afford to stay on their course. More help/grants are available if you are:
- a young parent
- attending a course beyond daily travelling distance
- attending a residential specialist college.
Islington Council offers a bursary scheme ...
... that gives teenagers from low income families up to £300 a year to help them start in further education. Find out more on the Islington website.
Other help
Your family can also claim family benefits such as Child Benefit and Universal Credit.
Apprentices (those with a job with training) are paid at least the national minimum apprentice rate apprentice rate of £6.40 from April 2024, most earn a lot more (the rate is reviewed every April).
Prince's Trust Development Awards
Prince's Trust Development Awards can cover the cost of course fees, tools or equipment to help achieve your goals. Awards are available from £10 up to a maximum of £500.
To be eligible for an Award, you must be:
- aged 16 to 30 and living in the UK
- studying less than 14 hours a week or not in compulsory education
- unemployed or working less than 16 hours a week