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:

• • 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.