Help with Travel and Course Material Costs

Travel and materials support forms part of City Lit's Student Bursary scheme. This page explains who can apply, how to apply, and how travel and materials contributions are assessed and paid.

You may be able to receive support with travel costs, essential course materials, or both if financial difficulties are making it harder for you to take part in learning at City Lit. All applications are assessed individually based on financial need and the evidence provided

If you are looking for information about other types of bursary support, including help with course fees, please visit our Student Bursary page

Who can apply?

Travel and materials support may be available to students who:

are enrolled on an eligible course at City Lit
are not in full time education
are experiencing financial hardship
can provide the evidence required to support their application
meet the eligibility requirements of the Student Bursary scheme

For full information about eligibility and evidence requirements please see our Student Bursary page

Important

Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee an award.

Bursary funding is limited. Applications are assessed according to financial need, the evidence provided and the bursary funding available at the time of assessment. Support is awarded as a contribution towards costs and may not cover the full cost of travel or course materials

If you live outside of London, please contact the Financial Support team on advice@citylit.ac.uk before applying

What support is available?

Travel support

Travel support is intended to help with the cost of travelling to and from classes. Contributions are generally based on an estimate of the cost of one return tube or rail journey from the student's home town to City Lit (Zone 1).

The amount awarded will depend on your individual circumstances, the evidence provided and the funding available. Travel support is based on your attendance and may not cover your full travel costs

Materials support

Materials support provides a contribution towards the cost of essential materials needed for your course.

Materials contributions are determined by the department running your course and may not cover the full cost of materials required

When will payments be made?

If your application is approved:

For courses lasting 12 weeks or less, travel contributions are normally paid after you have completed your course.
For courses lasting more than 12 weeks, travel contributions are normally paid at the end of each term.
Travel contributions are based on attendance recorded on the class register.
Materials contributions are usually paid after you have completed your course.
In some cases, departments may authorise materials payments to be made in instalments during the academic year.

If you have questions contact the Financial Support Team:

Find out who can apply and how to apply and get your questions answered throughout the process in this short video:

Note: Contact details and drop in times are incorrect in the video

Ready to apply for a bursary?

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Please ensure that you answer all the questions on the form and use the checklist below to make sure you have uploaded all the required evidence.

Still have a question?

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We will get back to you as soon as we can.
You can drop-in to see a member of the Financial Support team Monday to Friday 10:00-17:30, please speak to a member of staff at the desk in the Student Centre.
See phone numbers and opening times
Or Apply for a bursary online