The 16-19 Bursary Fund targets support towards the most financially disadvantaged 16-19 year olds - those who most need help with the costs of staying on in education. RUTC determines the eligibility criteria for discretionary bursaries, and the frequency of and conditions for payments for all awards.

We administer bursary and similar hardship schemes on behalf of government agencies and adopt the applicable guidance in doing so. The College does not designate other funding from general reserves for this purpose. The 16-19 Bursary will only be awarded to a student that is eligible and facing genuine financial barriers to participating.

We offer two types of bursary for our students who are over 16 and under 19 at 31st August. Find out more through the links below:

• Discretionary Bursary
• Enhanced Bursary

How can I apply for financial support?

Once you have enrolled you will be issued with a college ID number. You can then apply for financial support or bursary funding. Please complete the online application form via the Pay My Student website, by clicking here.

If you cannot apply online, please contact the Bursary team who will be able to provide a paper form. You can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 020 8607 8000.