Student Bursary Applications 2025-26
Bursary applications for the 2025-26 academic year are now open. Before submitting your application please read the following important information. All queries regarding applications should be emailed to studentfinance@huddnewcoll.ac.uk. We strongly recommend that all applicants also review the Bursary Fund Policy for full and detailed information.
Eligibility for bursary
HNC operates a tiered approach to bursary. Please note that all applications are individually assessed, and that even if your household income meets the criteria, this is not a guarantee that bursary will be granted. The following table provides further information and guidance. Please note that until an application is completed in full and submitted with all required evidence, we are unable to advise regarding eligibility.
Deadlines
Current students wishing to reapply for support and incoming students must apply by midday Friday 11 July for support to be available from the first day of term, if eligible. Please note we cannot guarantee this where applications are submitted incorrectly, including where there is missing information. In all cases, while we may provide an outcome to the application during the Summer, support will be made available from the first day of teaching – Monday 1 September for new Year 12 students and Tuesday 2 September for Year 13 students.
Bursary applications will formally close on Friday 28 November 2025. We cannot guarantee when outcomes for late bursary applications will be provided, therefore we advise students to submit their application at the earliest opportunity, to avoid delays. Please see the Bursary Fund Policy for further details regarding late applications.
Other important information:
- Due to Government funding regulations, applications can only be made by the student. We cannot accept applications submitted from parents/carers
- Students must include their own personal email address on the application form. We will reject applications where it is clear that a parent/carer has completed a form, or their email address has been provided
- Any awarded bursary support is subject to the student meeting the College’s minimum expectations concerning attendance, behaviour and commitment
- Applicants are politely requested to ensure applications are correct, and completed in full. It is the responsibility of the applicant to meet all deadlines, and return documents in good time if additional information is requested. The College cannot guarantee support will be in place where students have missed deadlines or not completed the application correctly.
| Priority 1 Defined Vulnerable Groups (DVG) | Up to £1200 per annum | Usually limited to a small group of students including those in care, care leavers or receipt of benefits in their own name such as Universal Credit, PIP or Income Support. Where applicants indicate a yes response to questions that identify if an applicant will fall into priority 1, we will contact them with further information and to arrange a meeting. At this point the applicant will be advised what supporting information is required. |
| Priority 2 Discretionary Bursary | Household income of £25000 or less per annum | A catering allowance equal to a meal deal per day and an Mcard bus pass, if required and if eligible. Bus passes are only available to those students whose registered address is two or more miles from HNC (straight line) of the College & those who rely solely on public transport. Supporting evidence that must be attached (as relevant): * Universal Credit full statement for the past 3 months, demonstrating all paid income and deductions * If not in receipt of Universal Credit, the last three payslips will be required * Award letter for Employment Support Allowance during 2025 * If self employed, the self assessment tax calculation form (SA302) * Annual household accounts up to April 2025 |
| Priority 3 Discretionary Bursary | Household income of £25001 – £30000 per annum | An Mcard bus pass, if required & eligible (as above) Supporting evidence required – as detailed above |
Bursary Applications 2025 entry
New Hey Road, Huddersfield, HD3 4GL
