Important information
Applications for 2026/27 are not available yet. If you have an offer to study with us in September 2026, you should be sent an email when the form is available. Please do not try to apply until then as your application will be for the wrong year and cannot be processed.
- If you upload any new evidence or change your answers to any questions, you must remember to re-submit the application.
- Please ensure you read the guidance on our website before submitting an application. Learners on HE courses and Apprentices are unable to apply for this support.
- If you require this form in a different language, please use the Google Translate feature above. Please be aware that whilst no personal data should be sent to Google when you use this feature, it may be worth reading their Terms of Service first if you have any concerns.
- Pre-application tip: If your household income includes Universal Credit, please save your last 3 UC statements in PDF format prior to submitting your application so you have them ready to upload.
- Pre-application tip for 16-18 year old learners who are in care / care leavers or are living independently: The first page of the application will ask for parent/carer details - Please put N/A in all of the boxes and the same again when it asks for a signature at the end.
