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Financial Support for School Leavers

Right from the start, our friendly staff and advisers provide expert information, advice and guidance to give you the best learning experience possible.

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Students aged 16-18 don't pay course fees. And you may be entitled to the following financial and wellbeing support.
 

  • FREE Blackpool Transport travel pass

  • Help with childcare costs

  • Vulnerable Bursary of up to £1,200

Financial Support 


FREE lunch[1]

FREE Blackpool Transport travel pass[1]

FREE circular bus service linking Bispham Campus with Poulton-le-Fylde

FREE healthy breakfast every morning at College

Help with accommodation costs (if you need to move away to study)[1]

Help with childcare costs[1]

A Vulnerable Bursary of up to £1,200, and FREE meals, if you’re in care or receiving certain benefits[1]

Specialist learning support if you have a disability or learning/mental health difficulty (also available remotely)

Personal Progress Tutor to provide ongoing support

Low-cost membership of our Inspirations gym

Low-cost hair and beauty treatments

Confidential counselling

FREE careers service


[1] Eligibility is based on household income – read our Financial Support Policy 2023-2024.

Student Support & Wellbeing

At B&FC we offer a comprehensive range of support services aimed at helping you reach your full potential.

How to Apply


You need to apply for financial support (including the free lunch, travel pass, help with accommodation and the Vulnerable Bursary) as soon as you can before your course starts. Please use our Financial Support Application Form - School Leavers.

If you have any questions about financial support, please email ssfunds@blackpool.ac.uk.

 

Applying for help with childcare costs

The Care to Learn Scheme can help with childcare costs while you study. Visit GOV.UK for more information on how to apply.

Save the Date

At every B&FC Open Event, our industry trained tutors will be available to advise you on all our subject areas and the support you can expect throughout your learning journey.

International Students

EU/EEA Citizens

If you are an EU/EEA citizen you will need to bring evidence of your settled / pre-settled status with you to enrol.

At enrolment you can provide us with your share code or evidence of the outcome of your application for the EU Settlement Scheme.

 

Non EU/EAA Citizens

You will need to bring your passport and current visa with you when you enrol.

 

FREE Shuttle Bus

We offer a complimentary shuttle bus service to Bispham Campus - from and to Poulton-le-Fylde train station, with stops in between.
B&FC Shuttle Bus Timetable

 

Contact Us

Our advisers are here to help with all aspects of funding.
Call: 01253 504177 (Press Option 1)
Email: ssfunds@blackpool.ac.uk
International Students

If you're an International Student, your course fees, along with your examination and examination fees, are payable in fully before the start of your course.

Find my course

Know what subject you want to study? Then check out our dedicated course search page for School Leaver courses.

You'll be able to select different subject areas and see what qualifications we offer in each.

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