Support if you go to college

Help for care leavers with college courses, bursaries, travel costs, benefits and support for special educational needs and disabilities

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Going to college

We will support you by:

  • Helping you find a course that is right for you if you want to go to college
  • Helping you get financial support for education costs if you are aged 16 to 19
  • Supporting you to apply for the 16 to 19 bursary, which you can claim up to the age of 19
  • Helping you claim any benefits you may be entitled to if you are over 18 and still in education
  • Helping with public transport costs if you live more than 3 miles away from your college
  • Applying for other funding you may be eligible for, such as help with transport, meals, books or equipment
  • Making sure you get the right support if you have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND), up to the age of 25

We can also help you apply for support if you do not already have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Last reviewed: March 16, 2026 by Jennifer

Next review due: September 16, 2026

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