Eligibility

Eligibility

Core criteria

You must be attending/have attended a non-fee paying and non-selective state-maintained school.

You must be 16 years old or over.

You must also meet at least one of the following eligibility criteria:

Are you or have you been a recipient of Free School Meals in Year 11, or at sixth form?

Have you ever received Pupil Premium, Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) or the 16-19 Bursary?

Do you have parents or guardians who do not have a higher education degree?

Have you ever been in care or do you have caring responsibilities?

Do you live in a POLAR4 Q1 or Q2 area?