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Bursary Funds & Oyster Cards

Explore the financial support available and use the links below to jump directly to the section most relevant to you.

Free school meals

Your family may be eligible for free school meals. Use the eligibility checker below to see if you qualify, then complete the appropriate application form.

Check your eligibility for free school mealsInstruction guide to free school mealsApply for free school meals if you have no recourse to public funds (NRPF)Complete a self-employment declaration for free school meals

Bursary funds

The 16-19 Bursary Fund is a government scheme designed to support students aged 16 to 19 who face financial barriers to continuing their education.

Shooters Hill Sixth Form College is committed to helping students access and succeed in their studies by providing financial support to help cover the cost of books, equipment and travel to college.

If you are in care, a care leaver, or receive Income Support or Universal Credit in your own name (Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payment (PIP)), you may be eligible for a bursary of up to £1,200 to support you during your studies.

We also offer a Discretionary Bursary Fund to help cover the cost of:

  • Equipment and kit
  • Meals and travel
  • Course-related trips
  • Childcare
  • Other essential course-related costs

Priority is given to students who:

  • Receive free school meals
  • Come from households receiving tax credits
  • Have a household income below £38,000
  • Are young carers

Please read the following documents before completing an online or paper application:

Bursary fund FAQs

Bursary fund criteria

Bursary fund policy

Complete the online bursary application form

Complete the paper bursary application form

If you experience any issues while completing the application form, please contact the Bursary Team:

020 8319 9796

Oyster cards

Students may be eligible for discounted travel through Transport for London (TfL) Oyster card schemes. Students aged 16–17 can apply for a 16+ Zip Oyster photocard, which offers free bus and tram travel for eligible London residents, as well as discounted travel on other TfL services.

Students aged 18 and over who are enrolled on an eligible course and living in a London borough during term time can apply for an 18+ Student Oyster photocard, which provides a 30% discount on adult-rate Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes. These schemes can help make travelling to and from college more affordable.

Apply for an Oyster card

Care to Learn

The Care to Learn scheme helps young parents with childcare costs while studying at Shooters Hill Sixth Form College.

To be eligible, students must be under 20 years old at the start of their course. If you live in London, you may receive up to £195 per child per week towards childcare costs.

For more information, please refer to the guidance below and visit the government website.

Care to Learn eligibility