Maintenance Bursary
Maintenance funding, also known as bursary, provides financial support to eligible Further Education students to help you cover living expenses whilst at college. You don’t need to pay bursaries back. Whether you are eligible to receive a bursary, and how much you are able to receive is means assessed. This means that the bursary amount will be reduced if your partner’s or parent(s)’ income is above certain levels.
Below is a more detailed explanation of each bursary type/category.
Please Note: that eligibility based on age, takes into account your age on the start date of your course. Birthdays during the course will not change the type of bursary you are eligible for.
Bursary Funding Explained
| Age Range | Bursary Category | Amount per Week |
|---|---|---|
| 16 - 18 | Under 18 (Education Maintenance Allowance) | £30.00 |
| 18 -24 | Parentally Supported at Home | £99.35 |
| 16 -18 | EMA Away from Home | £49.91 |
| 18 -24 | Parentally Supported Away from Home | £125.55 |
| 25+ | Self-Supporting | £125.55 |
| N/A | Universal Credit | £28.00 |
| N/A | Care Experienced | £225.00 |
Different types of bursary funding available
If you are under 18 and have reached school leaving age, you may be eligible for the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) payment of £30 per week, depending on your household income.
Contact Us
Email: funding@forthvalley.ac.uk
Phone: 01324 403041 (Mon-Fri 9am-1pm)
During term-time you can speak to a member of the Student Funding Team in the Student Hub at our Falkirk Campus, Mon-Fri 9am-1pm.
Forth Valley College, Grangemouth Road, Falkirk, FK2 9AD
To see us outside of term-time, please contact us to make an appointment.
To schedule an appointment with one of our team members, please send us an email or reach out to us by phone using the above contact information.