Apply for a college bursary

Applications for the academic year 2026-27 will be open in June 2026.

Apply for a Bursary

Paper application download

Return a paper application to any Student Services desk on campus, or post to Student Services, London Road Campus, Shrewsbury, SY2 6PR.

When can I apply?

Applications for the academic year 2026-27 will be open in June 2026.
Submit your application and supporting evidence by the end of July 2026 for support to be in place for September.
Applications are accepted throughout the year. At peak times, processing time takes up to six weeks.
What supporting evidence do I need for my application?

Vulnerable Bursary requires a confirmation letter from your social worker that you are in care/Care Leaver OR three months of Universal Credit statements if you are supporting yourself independently.
For all other bursary types, we require three months of evidence of all household income. For example, this could be three months of Universal Credit statements. We need to see all pages of any benefit statements to make an assessment.
Please have your supporting documents ready to upload, as you will not be able to submit your application without them.
My circumstances have changed. How do I let the college know and submit new documents?

Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to notify us and submit new evidence.
Call us on 01743 653 200 and hand in new evidence at any Student Services desk on campus, or post it to Student Services, London Road Campus, Shrewsbury, SY2 6PR.
How does the bursary application process work?
1. Complete the application form, which includes some questions about your household and how you plan on travelling to college.
2. Upload, email, or hand in at Student Services your supporting documents of household income or other eligibility criteria.
3. The Student Services team will check the evidence and request any further evidence needed. The team will use your evidence to calculate an annual household income.
4. The student will receive email updates whenever a change is made to the status of their bursary application. This is the email they used to apply to college.
If approved, the team will assess what in-kind support to put in place and will send the student details of other support available upon request throughout the year.
The Student will receive an email to confirm which travel pass has been awarded if eligible.
If you aren’t eligible for one of our funds, we will direct you to other sources of support which may be able to help.
How do I access the free college meals?

The current daily allowance is £3.60 (subject to change). This is automatically uploaded to your student ID badge at the beginning of each week, based on your number of timetabled days in college. If you are in college for three days, you will receive £10.80 each week. You can use your allowance at any of the cafés on campus.
Students will need to budget their spending throughout the week. Students who need help budgeting can request that their meal allowance be loaded onto their card daily.
Students/parents/carers can check the balance by asking Student Services or by checking RemsPay. Additional top-ups can be made by parents/carers.
Free Breakfast items are available to all college students between 8.00am and 9.30am.
Do I receive any cash payments?

There will be essential items that you need for your course, which the Bursary can help pay for. You must speak to Student Services before making any purchases to confirm that they are eligible for reimbursement. Please note, only materials, uniform/kit and trips that are an essential requirement of your course can be paid for/reimbursed by the Bursary Fund.
The bursary fund can purchase the required items on behalf of the student, please email us on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions on reimbursements.
I don’t agree with the bursary decision, how can I appeal this?

If the applicant does not agree with the bursary decision and wishes to appeal, they must do so in writing within 10 working days from the date of the bursary outcome. This must be addressed to the Student Services Finance Co-ordinator. Appeals are accepted by post addressed to Shrewsbury College, London Road, SY2 6PR or by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
More information regarding appeals can be found in the Bursary and Student Hardship Policy
Can I book an appointment to complete my application?

Student Services are available for appointments to assist with completing the application form. Appointments can take place over the phone, or in person on campus. Please call us on 01743 653200 or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your request.
Please note our normal working hours are 8.30am – 4.30pm, and appointments outside of these hours cannot be guaranteed.