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    LEARNER SUPPORT GRANT

  • Topic 1

    • Introduction

      The Student Finance Team is located in the Student Centre, near Main Reception on the Chichester Campus and in the Courtyard on the Brinsbury Campus. We will help you ensure that money isn't a barrier to you coming to college. There are several funds, government schemes and bursaries that can help you. Find out here what financial assistance you are entitled to and how to apply here.

      Learning Support Grant 2024/2025

      Applications will open on the 1st August 2024

      We may be able to help you with the cost of fees, equipment, child care, travel, meals for 16-18 and residential costs. You do not have to be on benefits to get financial help. We have made applying as simple as possible, but it will involve filling in forms, providing evidence and telling us about your financial situation. We will then make an assessment based on your personal circumstances. Application forms are available from the Student Finance Team or click on the link below.

      Applications will be available to apply from the 1st August 2024. No payments will be made until the student has completed enrolment.

      Vulnerable Bursary  - for students under 19 on the 31st of August 2024.

      If you meet any of the following criteria, you will be eligible for the Vulnerable Bursary of up to £1,200 per academic year. Are you:

      • Aged 16 - 18 as of the 31st of August 2024 and living in care or have left care in the previous 3 months.
      • Aged 16 - 18 as of the 31st of August 2024 and receiving Income Support (IS) or Universal Credit (UC) in your own name and financially supporting yourself and / or someone who is dependant on you.
      • Aged 16 - 18 as of the 31st of August 2024 and receiving Employment Support Allowance (ESA) or Universal Credit (UC) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

      You can now apply via our online application using this link:

      https://lsg.chichester.ac.uk

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      LSG Guidance 2024.25 File
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      Student Travel Discounts File
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      LSG Payment Guidance 2023.2024 File
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      Student Bursary Policy File

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    • Childcare Support 2024/2025

      If you are 19 or under and you have children you can apply for help with childcare costs from the Care to Learn scheme. You can complete an online application via the Care to Learn website using this link https://www.gov.uk/care-to-learn.

      If you are aged 20 and over you may be eligible to apply to the Chichester College Learning Support Grant for help towards your Childcare costs. You must use a Ofsted accredited Childcare provider. Please contact the Student Finance Team for more information.

      To apply please us this link for our online Learning Support Grant application:

      https://lsg.chichester.ac.uk

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      Click here to access the Care to Learn website URL

  • Topic 3

    Travel

    Travel Support

     

    Bus

    Stagecoach is offering a 7 day student megarider gold ticket for just £24.00 per week to allow unlimited bus travel on their bus services within West Sussex including routes to Brighton, Hampshire and Surrey. You will be eligible to a student discount when showing your College student card this will allow you to purchase your megarider gold ticket for £24.00.

     

     

    Train

    Rail Concession For Students

    IF your journey to Chichester or Brinsbury campus begins at Billingshurst, Shoreham-by-sea or Chichester, or any of the stations inbetween, you can purchase a 7 day unizone ticket for just £23.60.

    A unizone ticket entitles you to 7 days unlimted travel (within the destinations described above).

    Tickets: Weekly- £23.60

    To purchase the Unizone Ticket you will need both a16-25 Railcard and your College Student Card. Your student College card will be issued on enrollment. You will need to apply online at www.16-25railcard.co.uk/railcard for your 16-25 railcard and this will cost £30 for the year.

    N.B. Mature students over the age of 25 can also apply for the 16-25 railcard, they will need to upload and complete the Mature Student Declaration available on the 16-25 railcard website.

    Or

    If you’re aged 16 or 17, you can get 50% off standard Anytime, Off-Peak, Advance and Season tickets, helping you save money travelling travel to college.

     

    A 16-17 Saver is just £30 and is valid for one year or until your 18th birthday, whichever comes first.

    https://www.16-17saver.co.uk/where-to-buy/

     

     

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    Travelling to Brinsbury

    Getting to our Brinsbury Campus has never been easier. We're currently offering dedicated bus routes across West Sussex to take you right to the campus' doorstep.

    For all information regarding our bus services, schedules and prices, see our website at:

    Travelling to Brinsbury | Brinsbury College

  • Topic 5

    • Residential Bursaries

      These are available to full-time students taking landbased courses at our Brinsbury campus who live beyond a normal, daily, travel distance.  The bursary is for accommodation costs or for travel costs, if the student wishes to stay at home.  The bursary can be up to £94 a week for students living away from home.  The bursary is means tested, so the amount a student receives will depend on their family's income.  Applications for bursaries are made direct to the College, please speak to the Student Finance team for more information.

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      Brinsbury Residential Bursary 2024/2025 File
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      Brinsbury Residential Bursary guidance 2024/2025 File