Bursaries
Up to 50% of feesMeans-tested reduction in tuition fees for children from Nursery to Year 6, covering up to 50% of fees.
Who can apply
No award with savings or assets above £400,000. school's words
“net personal assets are above £400,000 per family , including equity in property”
Register for a place first. school's words
“For a child who is not already at Unicorn, the formal bursary application follows an offer of a place.”
Every parent is expected to work unless they can't. school's words
“We generally expect both parents to be working unless one is unable to work or there are other circumstances we should take into account.”
Both parents' finances are assessed, including separated parents. school's words
“In a two-parent family, or where custody is shared, we will ask about the circumstances and working status of both parents.”
How it works
- Apply by There is no annual application window..
The means test counts equity in your home. school's words
“net personal assets are above £400,000 per family , including equity in property”
Expect a home visit or video interview. school's words
“BAL will review the financial information you provide, arrange a meeting with you by Zoom and prepare a confidential report for the school.”
Applications are assessed by Bursary Administration Ltd. school's words
“Applications are assessed independently by Bursary Administration Ltd (BAL) .”
Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
“Bursaries are reviewed and means-tested each year because family circumstances can change.”
Your checklist
- 1Talk to the Bursar for an initial confidential conversation about your circumstances.Best place to start
- 2Complete the bursary application form sent by the Bursar.For a new child, after an offer of a place
- 3Provide financial information and meet BAL by Zoom for the independent assessment.
- 4Wait for the Governors' sub-committee decision and outcome.
Source: Bursaries | Independent School Richmond | Unicorn School