Apply for a bursary online and upload any evidence required using our online portal; click here.
City Lit Student Bursary Explainer
Thinking about studying with us but worried about the cost of course fees? Our student bursary supports students with financial difficulties, ensuring you can enjoy the many opportunities that learning can bring.
For more information, please watch this short video:
Course Fee Bursary
Available for most courses at City Lit but not for:
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- Courses that have an Advanced Learner Loan
- Courses that run for fewer than 3 sessions
- Courses that you have already enrolled onto
- More than one course at a time
Apply if you:
- Get one of these benefits: Jobseekers Allowance (JSA), Employment Support Allowance (ESA), Income Support (IS), Universal Credit (UC), Housing Benefit (HB), Working Tax Credit (WTC) - for full details on what benefits qualify check here.
- Are working and earning less than the London Living Wage a year - we do not include benefit payments when calculating total income
- Are homeless
- Are an Asylum Seeker
- Have no income
- Have experienced or are currently experiencing barriers to learning
- This course will help you find a job or improve your English, Maths or health and confidence
- Are up to date with all you payment plan payments (if you have taken out payment plans for other courses)
There is a separate government funded scheme to help with costs of books and materials - this is the Discretionary Learner Support Fund (DLSF), please email our Advice Team for more information on the DLSF.
Student Bursary Checklist
Ready to apply for the bursary? Apply online here: https://citylit.paymystudent.com/portal/
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.
Evidence Check List
- Proof of benefits - letter confirming you are in receipt of benefits dated in the last 6 months (for full details on what benefits qualify check here)
- Proof of income - 2 months of pay slips or SA302 or Tax Return form if self employed AND 2 months of bank statements for all accounts in your name
- Proof of Asylum seeker or Refugee status (if applicable)- ASPEN card or letter from Home Office
This video also provides advice on when to complete your bursary application in good time for your course and what you need to accompany your application before it is submitted to a panel to review for a potential award.
IAG Contact Us
You can apply for a bursary online and upload any evidence required using our online portal; click here.
If you need help or have questions please do not hesitate to speak to our Information and Advice team who will be able to discuss options with you and provide more information.
Drop in to the Student Centre & Library Monday to Thursday 12pm-2pm.
Email: advice@citylit.ac.uk
Phone: 020 3443 9549 Monday to Thursday 10am to 12pm
How to donate
Did you know that you can donate to the City Lit Student Bursary Fund which can really help create a positive impact on someone's life?
For more information on how to donate to the City Lit bursary, please visit our Donate to the City Lit Bursary page or click here to contribute through JustGiving
Facts and figures
Students who have received a bursary tell us how their courses have helped to increased opportunities for them, improved their confidence, helped them achieve their goals and given them more hope for the future.
• 90% progressed in their career or personal development
• 75% of students who have received a bursary said their confidence in learning increased
• 70% of students said their bursary-supported course reduced their stress levels
• 65% of students say that receiving the bursary has improved their mental well-being, they feel able to progress to whatever the next step in life is for them