There are 3 types of bursaries available at Orchard Hill College which help remove financial barriers to learning. These are:

1. Free College Meals – Money for College Meals

2. Discretionary Bursary – To help with transport, meals, books and equipment

3.16 – 19 Vulnerable Bursary

Bursary FAQ

If you or your parent/carer are in receipt of any of the below, you may be able to access a college bursary.

• Income Support
• income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
• Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190)
• Working Tax Credit run-on – paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit
• Universal Credit
• Low household income (refer to the College guidance document)

Financial Support Guidance 2026 2027

For advice or to discuss your situation, please contact: Daria Pietras: email,  dpietras@orchardhill.ac.uk or telephone 07702 662827.

Before you complete a bursary application form, you will need to:

• Read the Financial Support Guidance and Terms and Conditions 2026-2027 before completing your online application form through Pay my Student.
• Know the centre you are attending
• Decide the bursary you wish to apply for
• Have details/copies of your benefits awarded available
• For those on low income, you will need the details of your salary pay slips or P60
• Have the bank details available for the person receiving the bursary payment
• Details of the power of attorney, should payments not be paid directly to the student

Financial Support Guidance and Terms and Conditions 2026- 2027

Our Student Financial Support Funding Policy is also available on the Policies page.