Examples of bursary evidence

When applying for a bursary, we (Plumpton College) are required to see the total household income of the address where the student resides. This is defined by ‘every income for the household you need to able to run the household’ – in whatever form this comes in, such a tax credits, personal independent payments, employment income etc. This is a requirement from the Government to enable us to receive bursary funding to help you.

Below is a small example of the type of evidence we must have to process any application. There will be some evidence that can only be shown on a bank statement, for example, Child Benefit. Please provide as much evidence as you can to help us and avoid any delays in your application for bursary support.

If you have any queries, please contact bursary@plumpton.ac.uk and we will get back to you as soon as possible during the busy application time.

See below the most common forms of income that we must have copies of:

Universal Credit

This can be given to families as well as individuals and we must have all the pages from the statement could be 2 or 3 pages. We require 3 months proof.

Please note: screenshots are insufficient, please instead download a PDF copy of your evidence to send through to us. You may need to click ‘print this statement’ at the top right of the page, and then 'save to PDF'. This can then be sent over via email.

Please find an example here.

Tax Credits / Working Family Tax Credits

This is due to change to Universal Credit; however, we require all pages of your tax credit/ working family tax credit.

Personal Independence Payments (PIP)

Any other benefit payments you, or your household may receive to support your living. Please provide the pages that show information regarding the income for each household member.