Student Support Fund

Corsham Sixth Form is committed to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed in their education, regardless of their financial circumstances. The 16–19 Bursary Fund, provided by the Department for Education (DfE), is designed to help remove financial barriers to participation in post‑16 education.

What is the Bursary?

The 16 – 19 Bursary Fund provides financial support to students who may otherwise struggle to remain in education. It can help with essential costs such as:

• Travel to and from sixth form
• Meals during the sixth form day
• Course-related expenses (e.g. books, equipment, or specialist kit)

The bursary is not an automatic entitlement. All applications are assessed individually, taking into account:

• Household income
• The cost of participating in sixth form
• The student’s overall financial circumstances