Do

  • Do ensure the data you enter is correct before submitting as small errors (e.g.Surname and Forename fields entered the wrong way round) will result in manual intervention before the application can be assessed, potentially resulting in a delay to payments.

  • Do take extra care when selecting your university, course and qualification as incorrect selection will delay your assessment.

  • Do submit a bursary application within the first ten weeks of commencing your course in Year 1 as this is the final deadline for doing this.

  • Do ensure you reapply for your bursary each academic year – bursaries do not automatically continue into the next academic year.

Don't 

  • Don’t miss out on the non means tested grant of £1000. You must make a bursary application in order to receive this (paid pro rata for part-time students).

  • Don’t create a new BOSS account when you reapply each academic year. Use your current log in details and click on the ‘apply/reapply’ link, selecting the appropriate academic year you wish to apply for.

  • Don’t forget your parent/s or your spouse, partner or civil partner should answer ‘no’ when asked if they want to declare their income if (a) they don't want to or (b) they believe it will be over the threshold for you to receive a bursary - this way they won't be asked to complete their financial information or upload evidence - which will save you time. Selecting 'No' means you are applying for a ‘fees only’ bursary where we pay the standard course tuition fee contribution and the non means tested grant of £1000. You will not be entitled to apply for any means tested bursary elements e.g. Dependants’/Childcare Allowance.

  • Don’t apply for Dependants’ or Childcare Allowance for unborn children. You can make an application for these once your child is born - just come back to and update your application.