Means-Tested Financial Assistance (Bursaries)
Means-tested bursary giving a discount on tuition fees to eligible families, based on financial need and what the child can bring to and gain from the College.
Who can apply
Register for a place first. school's words
“Bursary applications will only be considered after an applicant has formally registered with us”
Every parent is expected to work unless they can't. school's words
“where there are two partners, both would be expected to be employed unless one is prevented from doing so through incapacity”
Both parents' finances are assessed, including separated parents. school's words
“In cases of separation, the contribution made by the absent parent.”
How it works
The means test counts savings, investments and pensions, equity in your home, holidays, cars, home improvements and second homes or land. school's words
“Significant capital savings and investments would be expected to be used for the payment of school fees, as would equity values in houses.”
There may be a home visit. school's words
“who will examine a family's financial situation in detail, usually via telephone or video call.”
Applications are assessed by Bursary Administration Limited (BAL). school's words
“most, but not all, are passed to an independent company, Bursary Administration Limited (BAL), who will examine a family's financial situation in detail, usually via telephone or video call.”
Your checklist
- 1Register your child with the College.Before applying for a bursary
- 2Say on the registration form that you wish to apply for fee support.At registration
- 3Use the emailed activation link to create an online portal account, complete the application and upload supporting documents.After registration
- 4Take part in the financial assessment call or video call if requested.After submitting