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Help With Childcare Costs for Students Aged 20+

Available to eligible students with a household income of £50,000 or less, who are aged 20+ and funded from the Adult Skills Fund from the ESFA/Combined Local Authority or the Advanced Learner Loan.

Financial Support for Students (Overview)

Regardless of your ambition, finances should not be a barrier. Depending on your age, circumstances, and household income, we have various financial support options available to help you while you're studying with us.

Bursaries for Defined Vulnerable Groups (16-18 and 16-24 with an EHCP)

The 16 to 19 Bursary Fund provides financial support to help students overcome the specific financial barriers to participation they face so they can remain in education.

Financial Support (19+)

Find out more information on how we can support adult learners above the age of 19 financially.

Apply Online for Financial Support Via Pay My Student

You can now apply online for financial support and student bursary from East Durham College via our Pay My Student portal.

Work Experience Subsidised Travel

In addition to our free bus service, we can also offer eligible students reimbursement on travel costs to their work experience placements.

Uniform, Kit & Equipment Discounts

We offer eligible students discounts off their college uniform, kit and essential equipment.

EDC Uniform, PPE & Kit Online Store

A number of our courses require students to purchase uniform, protective clothing and/or specialist equipment.

Care to Learn

Care to Learn aims to provide financial support to teenage mothers and fathers who want to continue their education or training and need help with the cost of their childcare and travel expenses.

Advanced Learner Loan (19+)

Have you heard about the Advanced Learner Loan? If you're aged 19 or over and want to study A Levels, an Access to Higher Education Diploma, or a Level 3 to 6 Vocational Qualification, you'll need to pay for the cost of your course.