16-19 Bursary Fund

16-19 Bursary Fund

Students in the sixth form, who are in need of some financial support, can apply to the School’s 16 to 19 Bursary Fund. Students must be aged 16 or over and under 19 on 31st August 2018. Where a young person turns 19 during their programme of study, they can continue to be supported to the end of the academic year in which they turn 19, or to the end of the programme of study, whichever is sooner. Further information is available via this link https://www.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fund

1. The Application Process:

Applications are accepted via here website. On this system all of the sixth form can apply each year. Requests for lost passwords can be made to the Head of Sixth form (Mrs Dighton) or the Finance Director (Mr Newman). All requested supporting evidence must be uploaded to the application. The criteria we use are the same as those used to assess Free School Meal eligibility.

2. Deadline for applications in an Academic Year

The application process is open until the end of term 5. Should you need any assistance in the process, please contact us at 6form@aylesford.kent.sch.uk.

3. Decision Making Process

The applications will be assessed, and bursaries will be awarded on the greatest need. Applicants will be informed via the bursary software of the decision.

4. Payment and Conditions of Bursary

Requests for bursary support is via the website . Purchases are then made on your behalf by the school – materials for school will be delivered directly to the school for collection.

If claiming back for expenses paid directly, this is also completed via this website. The claims will be repaid via BACS to the bank details supplied on your application.

5. Appeals/Complaints Procedure

You have the right to appeal and/or complain to the Head Teacher if you feel that your case has not been given fair consideration. This must be in writing. The final decision rests with the Head Teacher.