St John Rigby College

Learning & financial support

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Learning Support

The College has a wide range of resources and equipment that are available for students. Following your initial assessment meeting, specialist advisors at the College can match the resources we have to your specific needs. Support when you join the College can include:

In-class support,
Note taking,
Help with assignments,
One-to-one support,
Study skills workshops,
Loan of specialist equipment,
Software and exam arrangements.

At St John Rigby, we support the whole person, and seek to ensure your studies contribute to your personal development and overall well-being.

If you have any specific queries regarding Study Support, please contact Peter Dewhurst (Head of Department): peter.dewhurst@sjr.ac.uk

Financial Support

St John Rigby College has a very generous Student Bursary, probably one of the best in the North West, that is available for full-time students. This bursary will be available for students who enrol at College in 2021.

The Bursary can be used to help with the cost of transport, meals, essential books and equipment, trips, print credits, specific clothing, and any other costs incurred as a result of attending college.

Types of Bursary

College can be financially challenging for some young people. At St John Rigby College we want all our students to enjoy their College experience without this worry. If you or your family would like to discuss any financial concern, please contact us by email bursary@sjr.ac.uk or telephone 01942 214797.

Below is a summary of the 16-19 Bursary fund for 2021-2022. For more information regarding our bursary policy, application guidelines and to download an application form please see the links at the bottom of the page.

The 16-19 Bursary Fund has two elements:

An annual bursary for young people in the following defined vulnerable groups:

In care or an unaccompanied asylum seeker
Care leavers
Receiving Income Support, Universal Credit (UC) because they are financially supporting themselves, or
Receiving Employment and Support Allowance and Disability Living Allowance in their own right

A discretionary award is made to young people in a way that best fits the needs and circumstances of our students.

St John Rigby College’s criteria are as follows:

Students who received free school meals in Year 11 at High School
Household Income below £22,500 for one dependant
Household Income below £30,000 for two dependants
Household Income below £35,000 for three dependants
Household Income below £40,000 for four dependants
Household Income below £45,000 for 5 or more dependants

The discretionary award will be targeted towards those young people who face the greatest financial barriers to participation; such as the costs of transport, meals, books and equipment. Conditions for receiving the Bursary awards will be subject to student attendance and student engagement with their studies.

Click the links below to read our Bursary Policy and complete the Bursary Application Form.

Student Bursary Policy

Application Form

Application Form Guidelines

FAQs

When can I apply for the Bursary?

You can apply for the bursary as soon as you have enrolled at College. Staff will be available at enrolment to help with this.

How do I apply for the Bursary?

There is an application form for the Student Bursary – this will be available at enrolment and on our website. Alternatively, if you do not obtain a form from either of these two methods, contact bursary@sjr.ac.uk

Who needs to complete the application form?

If you are applying for the Guaranteed Bursary then you, the student, would need to fill out the form. If applying for the Discretionary Bursary, a parent or carer should complete the form.

Is the form difficult to complete?

We have made the form as straightforward as possible but if you are unsure of anything please do not hesitate to contact bursary@sjr.ac.uk. Remember that we want you to apply and will help you as much as we can.

When will I know if I have been approved for the Bursary?

We will aim to let you know if your application has been approved within 10 working days of receiving your application – however during busy periods, for example, at the start of the academic year, this may take a little longer. If the application is approved, the approval date will always be backdated to the date that we received your application.

Is it worth applying for the Bursary?

Yes, definitely!
We have had many students who initially did not believe that they would be eligible for the bursary, but when they did apply they were approved. If you are not sure if you should apply then please contact bursary@sjr.ac.uk and someone will contact you to discuss this further.

If you have any other questions relating to the Student Bursary then please contact bursary@sjr.ac.uk – we want to do everything we can to ensure you are financially supported whilst at St John Rigby College and are more than happy to answer any questions.