Financial Support
The Bursary Fund
The 16-19 Bursary Fund offers help to students at Abbeygate to continue in full-time education, who might otherwise be financially disadvantaged. The Fund has 2 parts:
1. Discretionary Bursary
Students living with parents/carers can apply for the Discretionary fund. Eligibility is primarily based on the level of household income (including all benefits) as follows:
- up to £30,000
Students are encouraged to apply if they have extenuating circumstances leading to a financial need in attending and participating in college.
2. Vulnerable Bursary
Awards up to £1,200 per annum are made, on evidence of financial need, if at least one of the following applies, students are:
- In care
- Care leaver
- Receiving Income Support, or Universal Credit because they are financially supporting themselves or financially supporting themselves and someone who is dependent on them and living with them such as a child or partner
- Receiving Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payments in their own right as well as Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit in their own right
Financial Support (Bursary) Policy and Application Form
Applications for 2025-2026 are now open. Please make sure you have read the bursary statement before applying.
2025-2026 Bursary Application Form
If you have any queries regarding the bursary process, please email bursary@suffolkacademiestrust.ac.uk.
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