Bursaries for care leavers (FOI)Bursaries for care leavers (FOI)
Produced by the Freedom of Information officeAuthored by Government of Jersey and published on
23 April 2024.Prepared internally, no external costs.
Request
In the guide for young people leaving care which is available as a link from student finance, on page nine the amounts are out of date.
Guide for Young People Leaving Care JW.pdf (gov.je)
A
Please advise which academic year the amounts on this guide relate to?
B
Please provide details of any changes to the amounts with the dates they changed for that page until current please.
C
The same for 2019 to 2020.
D
Also for each academic year thereafter to current.
Response
A
The published guide related to the 2020 to 2021 academic year and was updated online at the end of March 2024.
B
With effect from January 2024 the Additional Bursary increased to £3,303.00. All other grants have remained the same.
C
With effect from January 2024 the Additional Bursary increased to £3,303.00. All other grants have remained the same.
D
Please see the below Student Finance Maintenance figures:
2020/21 - £7500
2021/22 - £7500
2022/23 - £8528
2023/24 - £8572
Please note the 2024/2025 figures have not yet been set.
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