Financial Support

Learners aged between 16-18 will not be required to pay for their studies, and Middlesbrough College offers a range of services designed to support them through their studies.

Financial support awarded to individuals will be used towards essential course related costs such as travel, meals at college if eligible, equipment, trips and other costs associated with learning.

If your child is currently receiving free school meals, this will continue at college. All full-time students also receive 10% discount off all food. There are currently six cafes located within the College campus catering for a range of dietary requirements.

If your child is aged 16-18 and have a household income of less than £100,000, they may be eligible for financial support to help with study costs.

If your child is aged 16-18 and in care, left care or claiming Universal Credit or Income Support in their own right then they could be eligible for a higher bursary of up to £1,200 per year based on individual need.

Your child may be able to receive help with equipment, uniform and/or kit costs and mandatory residentials depending on their personal circumstances.

Care to Learn provides financial support to parents under the age of 20 with the costs of childcare to ensure they are able to continue in education.

Eligible full-time students with a household income of less than £100,000 can access free bus travel to and from College, and reimbursed train travel from selected stations.

Certain categories of full-time students can apply for additional help from the social security system.

Please contact our Student Services team on 01642 333606 or visit the team behind the Thrive pod for more information.