Bursaries and Finance
We are committed to enabling equal opportunities to all students. If you feel cost is a barrier to studying at Huish please read the following information, or contact The Bursary Team.
Student Bursary Enquiry Times: 09.30-10.30 am and 12.30-1.30 pm daily during term time (excluding Wednesdays), based in the General Office behind Reception.
Contact the Bursary Team FAQs
- Discretionary Bursary
- Huish Travel Contribution (HTC)
- Vulnerable Bursary
- Free College Meals
- Grants and Funding
The discretionary bursary is a means tested award, for students on a low income, to assist them to overcome financial barriers to education.
If eligible, you may receive assistance with the following:
- Essential books
- Equipment
- Activities that are an essential part of your 16-19 programme
- Public transport to and from college during term time
- Music tuition
- Daily meal allowance
- Travel costs for university open days and interviews
- Careers trips
- UCAS application fees
Assistance is provided on an ‘in-kind’ basis except in exceptional circumstances.
Applications for this academic year (2025-2026) are now closed.
Discretionary Bursary Terms and Conditions
The Huish Transport Contribution (HTC) exists to provide financial assistance to all students travelling to and from college via public transport, unless they are eligible for the discretionary bursary.
Applications for this academic year (2025-2026) are now closed.
HTC Terms and Conditions
If you meet any of the following criteria and have a financial need, you can apply for a bursary for vulnerable groups of up to £1,200 per year if registered on to a programme of study that lasts for 30 weeks or more; or a pro-rata amount if the course is less than 30 weeks.
Eligibility criteria for the Vulnerable Bursary are that you are one of the following:
- In care
- Care leavers
- In receipt of Universal Credit because you are financially supporting yourself or financially supporting yourself and someone who is dependent on you and living with you such as a child or partner
- In receipt of Employment Support Allowance (ESA) and Personal Independence Payments (PIP).
As with the discretionary bursary, most payments are made in-kind.
Please register on PayMyStudent and use the discretionary bursary option to apply.
In accordance with Government Education Funding Agency guidance you be awarded a free meal each day during term time if your family are in receipt of one or more of the below benefits.
- Income Support
- Income-based Jobseekers Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
- Universal Credit, with net earnings not exceeding the equivalent of £7,400 pa
- Child Tax Credit (provided they are not entitled to Working Tax Credit) and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190, as assessed by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs
This daily allowance allows you to purchase food from any of the food counters in college, any time of the day and will be pre-loaded on to your college ID card.
Your eligibility for free college meals will be assessed from your discretionary bursary application.
Bishop Fox’s Educational Foundation
Bishop Fox’s Educational Foundation aims to promote the education (including social and physical training) of young people between the ages of 11-24 years.
All Huish students can apply for a grant from the foundation. Grants can help towards costs of trips, sportswear, books, equipment for an enrichment/hobby plus other expenses.
For more information visit www.bfef.org.uk.
Somerset Community Foundation
To find out more visit Somerset Community Foundation.
Educational Trusts’ Forum
To find out more visit Educational Trusts’ Forum.
North Petherton Educational Trust
To find out more visit North Petherton Educational Trust.
Taunton Aid in Sickness Fund
To find out more visit Taunton Aid In Sickness Fund.