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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.

Support Available – 19+

Household income under £50,000
  • Free College meal on study days on campus.
  • Travel support.*
  • Chromebook laptop** and internet dongle – 120GB data for 12 months usage.
  • Childcare costs reimbursed.***
  • Support with compulsory course-related equipment/professional fees cost.****

*Bus pass available for students living more than three miles from the campus OR contribution payments towards train costs for areas not serviced by buses

**Chromebook is exclusively for you, for the duration of the course and must be returned once the course is completed

***You must submit your monthly childcare invoice for reimbursement.

****Proof of purchase needed for payments to be released.

Breakfast Club

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

Childcare Support (19+)

Household income under £50,000
  • Childcare support on study days.*
  • Childcare is available to those studying online courses as per timetable.
  • Childcare costs reimbursed.**

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

*Criteria applies

**You must submit your invoice each month. Once payment of the invoice has been confirmed, a payment will be released directly to your nominated bank account

Course Equipment Cost

Proof of purchase for any equipment and confirmation of professional fees paid must be received by the student funding department to release your payments. Please ensure your student ID number is in the subject line to ensure your receipt is registered and processed correctly. 

Please email your receipts to studentlearningfund@cityplym.ac.uk.

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

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