Financial Support
At CLF Post 16, we aim to support you throughout your education and help you prepare for your next steps. This includes offering guidance and financial support for essential costs.
Bursary
CLF Post 16 offers a discretionary bursary fund that all students can apply for.
Support is based on household income and is paid directly into students’ bank accounts.
You can apply for help with:
- Educational materials
- Travel to and from the academy
- Trips
- Exam resits
- Learning resources
A panel reviews each application and decides how much support to award. Funding can cover 25%–100% of the total cost.
All applications and claims are made through the online bursary portal and reviewed by the bursary panel and finance team.
Travel
Students who live more than 1.5 miles from the academy can apply for reimbursement of all or part of their travel costs, usually based on the cheapest bus route.
Once your bursary application is approved:
- Keep your tickets to submit for reimbursement
- Weekly or monthly bus passes are recommended
- (Visit the First Bus website for ticket prices.)
Exam Fees
CLF Post 16 pays exam fees for your main courses.
If you need to re-sit an exam, we may offer support with these fees on a case-by-case basis.
We are only funded to support students aged 16–19.
Additional Costs
Some courses may require you to buy your own books.
Trips and enrichment activities may also have small costs.
Bursary can help with these expenses, depending on individual circumstances.
More Information
If you need help or have questions, speak to your Head of House or contact the Post 16 team:
📞 0117 988 2525
📧 info@p16.clf.uk
