Adult Learners (19+) – Financial Support

Colchester Institute Financial Support

For students with an identified low household income, there may be financial support available. Funds are targeted at course related costs such as travel, childcare, books and equipment.

Adult Learners can apply for funds through the 19+ Bursary Fund, or for students paying their Level 3 tuition fees with an advanced learner loan, through the Advanced Learner Loan Bursary Fund*.

*Awards from the Advanced Learner Loans Bursary Fund can only be made to students who have received an Advanced Learner Loan. If you do not intend to apply for an advanced learner loan or if your application has been unsuccessful you will not be eligible for an award from this particular fund.

Application form for 19+ students who are not required to take an Advanced Learner Loan to cover tuition fees

*****We’re working hard to get online College Support Fund (bursary fund) applications available for you to complete as soon as we can. We hope to have them available mid-late July.

Please bear with us whilst we work on this. Your patience is much appreciated.*****

If you have any queries, please email the Student Finance team – student.finance@colchester.ac.uk

This bursary can be applied for if you are 19+ and taking a Level 1 or 2 course or 19-23 year old and taking your 1st Level 3 course.



Application form for 19+ students who are required to take out an Advanced Learner Loan to cover tuition fees

*****We’re working hard to get online College Support Fund (bursary fund) applications available for you to complete as soon as we can. We hope to have them available mid-late July.

Please bear with us whilst we work on this. Your patience is much appreciated.*****

For queries and further information

Contact Student Services on (01206) 712078 or visit any campus for Student Finance information and advice.

  • Colchester Campus: (01206) 712078
  • Braintree Campus: (01206) 814194