What is a bursary?
 

A bursary is a means tested form of student support that is not repayable (with the exclusion of overpayments). The actual amount awarded to each student will depend on many factors including your financial situation or that of your parent(s) or spouse/partner.  
 

All students must apply within 6 weeks of starting their course in order for their money to be backdated, if they do not all funds will be assessed from the date of application!!

Will I be eligible for a Forth Valley College Bursary?
 

You may be considered for a bursary if you: 

Have been accepted on a full time course. 

Are studying a non-advanced course e.g. national certificate (NC), Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ), Scottish Group Award (SGA). 

You fulfil the residency requirements (Normally 3 years in the British Islands and resident in Scotland or you are an EU citizen) 

Meet the conditions relating to previous study. (See below) 

Students From  

1)      Orkney & Shetland should apply to their local councils for bursary support.

2)      England & Wales should apply to their local education authorities.

3)      Northern Ireland should apply to their Education and Libraries board for support. 

All students should apply directly to Forth Valley College for EMA funding.

Can I apply for a Forth Valley College Bursary if I have previously undertaken

Full-time studies?
 

If you have undertaken any full-time studies since leaving school, you may not qualify for bursary support and it is recommended that you contact either a Student Finance Assistant, a Learner Advisor or come to the Student Finance Office as soon as possible. Further information on this is available in the student guide, which is available with the funding application form. 

How are Forth Valley College bursaries paid?

College bursaries are paid directly into your bank account in monthly instalments, your first instalment will be paid as soon as possible once you are enrolled at the college and the rest are paid in advance of your study. 

Will payment of my bursary depend on my attendance at college?

Forth Valley College bursaries are dependant on your attendance at college. This is checked on a monthly basis and you must attend at least 80% of the classes you are timetabled for every month in order to receive your bursary.  

What should I do if I am unsure about my entitlement or am having difficulty with my application form?

If you are unsure of how to complete your form or what you are entitled to please contact the Student Finance Office on the details provided below. 

Address: Forth Valley College

               Grangemouth Road

               Falkirk

               FK2 9AD

Phone: 0845 3103110

Fax: 01324 403222

Email: Funding@Forthvalley.ac.uk 

Please mark all correspondence for the attention of Student Finance