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Support for Adults 19+

At City College Plymouth, we’re here to support adult learners aged 19+ with various financial assistance and resources to help you thrive in your studies. You may be eligible for free meals on study days, travel support, and a Chromebook laptop to use throughout your course. We also offer internet access and help with essential course-related costs.

All students can enjoy our free Breakfast Club every study day, with options for everyone, including gluten-free and vegan. 

For those balancing studies with family life, we can provide childcare support, including for online courses, depending on your household income. This ensures you can focus on your education while we help take care of the rest.

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Support Available – 19+

If your household income is £50,000 or below you may be eligible for:

  • a free College meal on study days, on campus
  • travel support (bus pass/train tickets/mileage if travel distance is above two miles)
  • loan of a Chromebook laptop and internet connectivity support 
  • childcare costs with an Ofsted registered provider
  • support with compulsory course-related equipment/professional fees cost.
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Breakfast Club

  • Every student can access a free breakfast on College days.
  • Available from the Refectory between 7.30am and 11.00am.
  • Choose from hot breakfast baps/wraps and a healthy breakfast bar.
  • Hot/cold drinks available.
  • Gluten free/vegan options available upon request.
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Childcare Support (19+)

  • Childcare support with an Ofsted registered provider on study days.
  • Childcare is available to those studying online courses as per timetable.

Please note you must not be receiving the childcare element of Universal Credit or Tax/Child Tax Credit to be eligible for this support.

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Course Equipment Cost

To release your funding payments, the Student Funding Office must receive proof of purchase for any equipment and confirmation of any professional fees you have paid. Please note that we can only reimburse the cost of mandatory equipment listed in your joining instructions.

Please include your student ID number in the subject line of your email to ensure your receipts are correctly identified and processed.

Email your receipts to studentlearningfund@cityplym.ac.uk.

If you are struggling with the cost of purchasing your equipment, please contact the Student Funding Office on 01752 305110 to discuss the support that may be available. We are happy to talk through your options and how we may be able to help.

Note that Access to Higher Education students do not need to submit receipts for books purchased.

  • Please read this guidance carefully before applying for the Student Learning Fund. Only complete applications can be processed, and missing evidence will delay the assessment and approval of your application.
  • Apply online at cityplym.paymystudent.com/portal – please check that you are applying for 2026/27 Student Learning Fund.
  • Apply early to ensure your Student Learning Fund is available for the start of your course.
  • Terms and conditions apply.

Need additional help? Contact the Student Learning Fund Office on 01752 305110 or email studentlearningfund@cityplym.ac.uk.