Students who meet one of the four criteria below and who have a financial need can apply for a bursary of up to £1,200 per year. The £1,200 bursary reflects that students in the below groups may need a greater level of support to enable them to participate and continue in education. If eligible for the bursary, essential college costs such as bus pass, equipment or uniform can be taken from this amount, leaving the remainder to be paid into the student’s bank account on a weekly basis if the student has attended 100% of their classes and abides by the College’s rules and behaviour standards.
The defined vulnerable groups are students who are:
Children looked after by a local authority on a voluntary basis (section 20 of the Children Act 1989) or under a care order (section 31 of the Children Act 1989).
Alton Campus
Complete the 16-19 Vulnerable Bursary Application form and return to Student Travel & Support, HSDC Alton, Old Odiham Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2LX with supporting proof of status or benefit.
Havant and South Downs campuses
Complete the 16-19 Vulnerable Bursary Application form and return to Student Travel & Support, HSDC South Downs, College Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8AA with supporting proof of status or benefit.
Alton Campus
If you qualify for the Vulnerable Bursary Scheme and you will require a bus or train pass to Alton Campus, please email travelandsupport@alton.hsdc.ac.uk with your details.
Havant and South Downs campuses
Complete the 16-19 Vulnerable Travel Application form and return it to the relevant campus at Student Travel & Support:-
HSDC South Downs Campus, College Road, Waterlooville, Hants, PO7 8AA with supporting proof of status or benefit.
HSDC Havant Campus, New Road, Havant, PO9 1QL with supporting proof of status or benefit.
If you do not have your current proof of benefit or evidence, please continue to complete the application form and supply the proof at a later date. This will enable the college to begin processing your application form.