Financial Support

Lots of our students receive financial help through our bursary which is open to adult and young students, and includes free college meals for 16-18 year olds*.

• For 16-18 year old students your household income needs to be less than £26,000 per year. If you are eligible you will receive payments through the year as well as £3.50 meal credit per college day.
• For adult students your individual income needs to be less than £26,000 per year.
• Some vulnerable students or those with additional needs may be eligible for other financial support.
• Returning students need to reapply each year.
• Read more about the bursary scheme here

If you think you might be eligible you can apply here

If you have any further questions, please email the bursary team at bursary@ncclondon.ac.uk

*Aged 16-18 on the 31 August prior to the start of your course.

• Parents/carers can apply for 16+Zip Oyster cards
• Older students can apply for other discounted travel cards.
• Go to: https://tfl.gov.uk/fares/free-and-discounted-travel
• Students can apply for a C2C discount by applying online here: www.c2c-online.co.uk/tickets-and-fares/smart-student/.

These Government loans are available to students aged 19+ for eligible Further Education courses at Levels 3 and above, if you are not entitled to full funding for your course.

Before making your decision to take a loan, we recommend you visit the Money Advice Service website for independent advice.

Download the Advanced Learner Loan Factsheet here.

Qualifying for an Advanced Learner Loan depends on your course, college or training provider, age and nationality or residency status. You can find information about the eligibility criteria, interest and repayments by clicking this link: Advanced Learner Loan

The loan is easy to apply for, your household income is not considered and it does not involve a credit check. If your course is eligible, the loan will fund your tuition fees at Level 3 and above, including HE Access courses. You only start to pay back the loan once you have finished your course and you are earning over £25,000 per year. Until then you do not need to start paying back the loan but you can make voluntary repayments at any time.

Whether you are a parent returning to work, a job seeker looking to enhance your employment prospects, or you are thinking about a career change, there is a New City College course that is right for you, and the financial help to get you started.

If you decide to apply for the loan you will need a learning and funding information letter to be able to complete the online application. You will receive this letter following your offer of a place on the course. You will need a National Insurance number to complete your loan application and a valid passport if you have one.

Click here to Begin Your Loan Application

If you are applying to study a degree course, do not apply for the Advanced Learner Loan. Please see information on applying for Higher Education funding by clicking this link: Student Finance

Contact our Advice Team

Please contact our advice team for more information on advanced learner loans
advice@ncclondon.ac.uk
Tel: 0330 135 9000