The money will be provided through an Access Bursary. The scheme is being administered by the University. Eligibility for the Bursary At the University of Leicester Access Bursaries for mature students will only be awarded to full-time undergraduate home students. Within this group, priority will be given to lone parents, and those on very low family incomes.
Bursaries are available to existing students as well as new entrants.
If Funds are available, students aged under 25 who have dependant children can also receive a Bursary, if they are deemed eligible for additional help. After September 2001 a Childcare Grant will be available to existing and new full-time students with dependant children. This is intended to replace both the Access Bursaries for mature students and the current flat rate lone parents grant. There may also be some circumstances where students qualify for the Childcare Grant but also have a need for some additional support through a Bursary. Money will be available to meet any commitments made by the University.