COVID19 Update:

The City Lit Student Centre and Student Drop-in Service is currently closed to students until further notice. The Advice and Guidance service is still available to students, but we are operating by email only. To speak to an advisor about applying to the DLSF, please email advice@citylit.ac.uk 

We are still accepting DLSF applications for help towards the cost of travel and essential materials

Discretionary Learner Support Fund (DLSF) - Travel and Materials

The DLSF can provide a contribution towards your travel costs towards books and/or materials that have been pre-set by your course department.

If your course is accredited, the DLSF can provide a grant to pay the examination fee.

Can I apply? 

To apply for a grant you be able to answer 'yes' to the following statements: 

• I am eligible to pay the concessionary fee, or can show I earn below the London Living Wage (£20,962 pa) 
• I am paying the home fee (not an international student)
• I am not currently in full time education
• My course is longer than one or two days 

How can I apply? 

You can apply through our online portal service: https://citylit.paymystudent.com/portal/

If you have any questions about eligibility for an DLSF grant please email us on advice@citylit.ac.uk. We are available from 10 - 6, Monday to Friday.

Student guidelines  

Download our DLSF student guidelines for more information about eligibility, how to apply and terms and conditions.