Financial Support Application Form (16-18)
Information for Applicants
Applicants should make sure they have read the Financial Support policy here to determine their eligibility and what support they may be entitled to apply for.
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Eligibility
Please answer the following questions so that we can identify what financial support you may be eligible for.
Are you currently in the care of the Local Authority?
Please tick if you are a Local Authority Looked After Child (16-18), unaccompanied asylum seeker or previously care experienced(e.g. in foster care, supported lodgings, residential care, special guardianship, in receipt of leaving care services or adopted)
If you are on benefits, pelase select which one, if none apply please leave blank
Household Income
We need to know your total household income level
This should include the total income for all adults that live in your household.
Household income can be from full time work, part time work, self-employment, benefits, pension, or a combination of these. You will need to provide evidence of your household income.
You will need to evidence this on the ‘Evidence of Eligibility - Upload’ below
Evidence of Eligibility - Upload
For us to assess your eligibility you now need to upload evidence relating to your personal status and household income
You can do this by taking a photo or scan of each item of evidence and uploading it below. Please note you may be required to provide copies of the original documents in person at a later date.
For each item of evidence, select the most relevant ‘type of evidence’, enter any additional notes if required, and then pick the Browse button and pick the item of evidence for upload. Remember to click the ‘Upload’ button for each item of evidence.
What do I need to upload?
To evidence your eligibility:
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I am 16-18 and in Care |
Please provide a letter from the Local Authority / Social Services to confirm this |
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I am 16-18 and I am a Care Leaver |
Please provide a letter from the Local Authority / Social Services to confirm this
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I am aged 16-18 and receive Income Support or Universal Credit in my own name |
Please provide a copy of your award notice
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I am aged 16-18 and receive Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payments AND Employment & Support Allowance |
Please provide your DSA or PIP and ESA award notice |
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I am aged 16-18 (or 19-24 with an EHCP) and have a total household income of less than £25,000 |
Please provide evidence of household income |
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I am aged 19 or over and have a total household income of less than £25,000 |
Please provide evidence of household income
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I am aged 19 or over and have a total household income of less than £25,000 AND I am paying for my course with an Advanced Learning Loan
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Please provide evidence of household income and evidence of your loan confirmation
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To evidence your household income – you must upload evidence for all types of income that apply
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Salary/wages from paid employment |
Please provide last 3 months wage slips or P60 |
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Self-employed earnings |
Please provide audited accounts for most recent tax year or official tax return
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Income Support |
Please provide an award letter which is less than 6 months old or a recent bank statement which names the benefit that is received
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Universal Credit |
Please provide an award letter which is less than 6 months old or a recent bank statement which names the benefit that is received |
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Employment & Support Allowance |
Please provide an award letter which is less than 6 months old or a recent bank statement which names the benefit that is received |
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Pension Credit |
Please provide an award letter which is less than 6 months old or a recent bank statement which names the benefit that is received |
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Working Tax Credit / Child Tax Credit
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Please provide all pages of the latest Tax Credit Award
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Company or Private Pension
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Please provide the annual pension statement or a recent bank statement which includes pension amounts
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Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
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Please provide a copy of your award letter
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Type of Evidence
Notes
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Delcaration
Please ensure you read through the declaration and fully understand the terms and conditions of receiving a bursary before submitting your application form.
- I declare that the information I have provided in this application is true and accurate, and I can provide all the evidence requested to support my application.
- I understand that if I provide false information, or fail to provide the necessary supporting evidence, my application will not proceed and that Middlesbrough College may reclaim any funding already allocated to me.
- I understand that making an application does not guarantee I will be awarded any funding.
- If awarded, I understand that payments will not start until I am enrolled and my attendance is confirmed.
- I understand that it is my responsibility to inform the Benefits Agency of any financial support I receive that may have an impact on any benefits I receive.
- I understand that the information provided on this form may be shared with other departments in Middlesbrough College or external agencies if required.
- I understand and give permission for Middlesbrough College to contact a third party to obtain information, if necessary, to support this application, and that this may be done without further consultation
- I understand that any funding awarded will be subject to maintaining high levels of attendance, punctuality behaviour, and a commitment to course work.
- I understand that this application only applies to one academic year and that I will need to reapply if I require financial assistance with study for further years.
- I understand that if I withdraw from my course I may have to pay back all or some of the monies awarded to me or paid on my behalf.
- I will abide by College Regulations. To the best of my knowledge, everything I have declared on this form is both true and complete. I will inform Student Services if anything changes with my personal circumstances including household income. I understand that I may be asked to provide evidence of continued eligibility to fee remission. I agree to Middlesbrough College processing personal data, including "sensitive" personal data (ethnicity, disability, etc.) contained on this form or other data that the College may obtain from me or other people, whilst I am a student. I agree the processing of such data for any purposes connected with my studies or my health and safety whilst on the premises or for any other legitimate reason.
- I understand that any fraudulent claims will be investigated
- I agree that where applicable the College may contact my Parents or Guardians relating to my academic performance, attendance, punctuality or behaviour.
- I understand that once a written offer is received, any financial assistance is subject to satisfactory attendance, behaviour and performance, and if the conditions are not adhered to, funding may be withdrawn and I may be liable to repay any payments made or return any equipment the College has funded.
- I confirm that all details stated in this form are correct and that my information can be processed by Middlesbrough College
What happens next?
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If you have not answered all of the questions or you have not provided evidence of your household income / personal circumstances, then your application will not be assessed. We will write to you to advise what information or evidence you need to provide
- Following receipt of your application, you will be informed of the outcome of your application by email or text in due course.
- If successful - We will be in touch to confirm how the award will be paid