Colchester Institute Financial Support
Apply now for help with your course related costs. For students with an identified low household income, there may be financial support available. Bursary awards can help with your course related costs such as travel, childcare, books and equipment and much more.
Application form for 19+ students
*****Applications for student funding for learners starting in September 2024 are now open. Applications can be made from this page using the button below. If you are a learner who will be starting their course in September 2025, please note you will not be able to apply to the College Support Fund until July 2025.
The student will need their log in information for their Colchester Institute account before they start the bursary application process. Please do not make a new account if you already have one as you will not be able use the second account to apply for the bursary. If you cannot remember your log in information, please use this link to reset your password or call 01206 712222 for assistance. Please note that there are two pages of the bursary application for the student to complete. On page 1 you will be asked what you need help with and to provide the details of any benefits being claimed by you or your family and on page 2 you will need to upload the supporting evidence. Once you have uploaded the evidence, the application process has been completed. If evidence is not uploaded, this will delay the application assessment.
The student will need their log in information for their Colchester Institute account before they start the bursary application process. Please do not make a new account if you already have one as you will not be able use the second account to apply for the bursary. If you cannot remember your log in information, please use this link to reset your password or call 01206 712222 for assistance. Please note that there are two pages of the bursary application for the student to complete. On page 1 you will be asked what you need help with and to provide the details of any benefits being claimed by you or your family and on page 2 you will need to upload the supporting evidence. Once you have uploaded the evidence, the application process has been completed. If evidence is not uploaded, this will delay the application assessment.
You are advised to read the policies and guidelines below and ensure that you provide all the evidence that is required when submitting your application.
For students taking out an Advanced Learn Loan:
Childcare:
If you have any queries, please email the Student Finance team – student.finance@colchester.ac.uk
For queries and further information
Contact Student Services on (01206) 712435 or visit any campus for Student Finance information and advice.
