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Support for 16-19 Students

At City College Plymouth, we’re committed to making education accessible for students aged 16-19. Most courses are fully funded, so you can focus on your studies without worrying about fees.

In addition to course funding, we offer a range of support to help you succeed, including free meals on study days, travel assistance, and help with course-related costs. For those aged 16-19 and caring for someone at home, we also provide extra financial support in the form of a grant.

Not sure of your options? Our Funding Office is available to assist you with everything you need.

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Support Available

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

  • free College meal on study days on campus
  • travel assistance (bus pass/train tickets if travel distance is above two miles, or reimbursement of local authority travel support)
  • support with compulsory course-related costs.
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Care to Learn (Childcare)

Childcare support on study days paid directly to your childcare provider.

Applications are no longer available via the GOV.uk website – applications are processed through City College Plymouth’s Student Learning Fund. Please note there is no eligibility criteria for Care to Learn.

To support your application, you will need to provide:

  • your child’s birth certificate
  • proof of child benefit (must be in the student’s name).

Attendance is monitored regularly. If your attendance falls below 80%, your payments will be stopped and you will be responsible for covering your own childcare costs.

 

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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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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 to discuss the support that may be available. We are happy to talk through your options and how we may be able to help.

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Are you aged 16-19 and a carer for someone?

You could be eligible for the carer grant if you are currently caring for someone at home. This support is paid weekly – it is a grant and therefore does not need paying back.*

*Eligibility criteria applies.

Please contact studentlearningfund@cityplym.ac.uk for more information.

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Please read this guidance carefully before applying for the Student Learning Fund. Only fully completed applications can be processed, and missing evidence will delay the assessment and approval of your application.

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