Financial Support
Student Bursary Fund
Is your annual household income less the £34,000?,
Do you or your family receive Universal Credit?
If yes to either of these questions, you could qualify for the 16-19 Bursary Fund. This could help with:
-Transport
-Food
– Course equipment / resources
Bursary Guidance
Please see new bursary guidance:
Complete your Bursary application using this form:
Bursary Application Form 2026-2027
See how to download your online Universal Credit statements here:
Downloading-UC-Statements-Guide
For more information contact bursary@trc.ac.uk or 01709 300720.
Transport
There are special rates for students when it comes to travel; information about discounted bus passes is available from Student Services or Travelsouthyorkshire.com
Support for trips and visits
We recommend that you find out in advance the cost of any important trips and visits that are either compulsory or strongly recommended for your courses. If you have difficulty meeting these costs, help may be available from the Student Bursary Fund. For more information call 01709 300720, email bursary@trc.ac.uk or ask at Student Services reception.
Child Care
If you are a young parent under the age of 20, Care to Learn can help pay towards your childcare and associated travel costs while you are learning. For more information visit www.gov.uk/care-to-learn or call the learner helpline on 0800 121 8989. Alternatively, call 01709 300720 or email bursary@trc.ac.uk
UNiDAYS / Student Beans
Students at TRC can sign up for UNiDAYS and Student Beans, two free student discount platforms offering exclusive savings on a wide range of popular brands, including fashion, technology, food, travel, and entertainment. Once your student status has been verified, you can access hundreds of discounts online and in-store. Download the UNiDAYS / Student Beans app to create an account and explore the latest offers available.