Free school meals and bursary

The 16-19 Bursary has been set up by the Government to support the most vulnerable young people to participate and benefit from post-16 education and training. The same bursary application process is also offered to our learners aged 19+. This is because their EHCP means they are also eligible for a discretionary bursary if they meet the criteria.

Eligible learners will be required to show supporting evidence that they meet the required criteria. In certain exceptional circumstances, Liberty College may exercise its ability to make discretionary awards and its criteria for funding is set in accordance with the guidelines provided by the ESFA

Liberty College receives the Bursary funds from the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) to support these eligible learners to meet the costs of participating in and remaining in education. It could also help with any education-related costs that may arise during your time at Liberty College, including reimbursed costs of public transport to college or work experience. You may need extra help to buy equipment for your course, or to pay for educational visits.

There are two types of Bursaries:

• Vulnerable Bursary: for learners in the defined vulnerable groups
• Discretionary Bursary: awarded based on household income/financial hardship

To apply for a bursary please click on the link below:-

https://libertybursary.applicaa.com/bursary

The Bursary Form can also be used to let us know that your child should be in receipt of Free School Meals.