Financial Support

What is the 16-19 Bursary Fund?

The 16 – 19 Bursary Fund is money that has been given directly to Wilmslow High School by the Government to assist 16-19 year old students who face financial barriers in continuing in full time education.

Who will be eligible to apply for the Wilmslow High School 16-19 Bursary?

To qualify for the 16-19 Bursary Fund in the academic year starting September 2024, your annual household income must be below £25,000 (for tax year 2023-24 or estimated for tax year 2024 -25). The bursary fund will be divided into 4 priority groups.

Priority groups	Eligibility
Priority 1	Any student who falls into this priority group will be guaranteed a Bursary of £1,200 per academic year: you’re in or recently left local authority care you get Income Support or Universal Credit because you’re financially supporting yourself you get Disability Living Allowance (DLA) in your name and either Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) or Universal Credit you get Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in your name and either ESA or Universal Credit
Priority 2	Household Income below £16,190. Based on current Free School Meal data. Evidence must be provided by the Local Authority to work based learning providers, schools and colleges.
Priority 3	Household Income below £22,000. Evidence required – 3 months Universal Credit Statements or Tax Credits Award booklet (all pages) or P60 and supporting paperwork (if not claiming Tax credits).
Priority 4	Household Income below £25,000. Evidence required – 3 months Universal Credit Statements or Tax Credits Award booklet (all pages) or P60 and supporting paperwork (if not claiming Tax credits).