Care Leaver's Bursary

You are eligible for a Care Leaver's bursary if you:

• are starting an eligible course in academic year 2025-2026
• are under the age of 25
• have been in the care of, or been given accommodation by, your local authority for a period of at least 13 weeks since the age of 14 and were in care on or after your 16th birthday
• a student under a Special Guardianship Order or in supported housing including Foyer accommodation are also eligible
• are a UK national or Irish citizen or have settled status (no restrictions on how long you can stay in the UK)
• have been living in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man for 3 continuous years before the first day of your course• are normally resident in England
• have been assessed by Student Finance England as eligible to receive the full package of tuition fee loan and maintenance loan
• have a residual annual household income of up to £25,000
• are studying an undergraduate full-time course
• have not already completed an undergraduate degree previously.

Undergraduate part-time students who meet the other criteria will be eligible for a pro rata bursary if their study diet is between 30 and 90 credits.

Your eligibility for this bursary will be re-assessed each academic year.

Exceptions

Students in receipt of certain other bursaries or awards may not be eligible.

Students in receipt of the University of Brighton bursary or the Estranged Student's bursary are not eligible for the Care Leaver's bursary.

Students who repeat a year of study will not be eligible for additional bursary funding during their repeat year.