Funding issued to Barnsley College is governed by the Department for Education (DFE). Only essential funding can be issued to eligible students.

Please be aware that it is your responsibility to inform the DWP about any Learner Support Funds you may receive from the College, as learner support payments may affect eligibility to state benefits.

Student attendance impact on financial support

Students that receive funding via any type of BACS payment will receive funding based on their attendance mark. If attendance is below 90%, payments will be reduced and students will be required to self-fund costs they do not receive.

Travelling to and from College

Students will receive financial support based on the most cost efficient costs of travel to and from timetabled studies (including arranged placements). It is of the students responsibility to apply for any concessionary passes available before studying at the College. For students that drive to the College, funding will be calculated based on public transport costs. 

In-kind support

Financial support can be awarded in many formats and does not automatically entitle a student to bank payments. As part of DFE guidance, any support issued to students must be done so as in-kind support. Discretions can be made based on any consultation with Safeguarding or a Tutorial staff member.

Study programme essentials and timetables

Study departments will confirm any essential materials costs to Student funding over the summer period before the academic year commences. We recommend all Students wait until their study department have confirmed what is essentially required for their course to ensure there is prior knowledge what refunds can and cannot be issued.

Student applications

All applications must be completed by the Student directly unless an EHCP is in place and the next of kin is completing an application on the Students behalf. Any information deemed false will void an application form.

Staff support

Student Services are available via email on studentfunding@barnsley.ac.uk or in the Old Mill Lane campus. For additional staff support, please speak with your study departments tutorial team who can also contact Student Services on your behalf.

False claims

In the event of a student application becoming a false claim, any planned funding will be halted upon further investigation. This includes not listing all individuals living in the household that contribute towards household bills (Parents/Guardians/Partner) or incorrect bank details.

Appeals

Students have a right to appeal a decision made with their application. Contact us as a reply to your email received with further comments and a member of the funding team will be in touch with further information once a re-assessment has been made. Further information about the appeals process can be found in the 14-19 Learner Support Fund Policy.