We have lots of great colleges in Hampshire. There will be a college local to you but sometimes young people opt to travel to a college further away to do a particular course if it is not offered in their local college.
You can find details of all the colleges in Hampshire here along with links to their website so you can see what courses they offer.
Sparsholt College and University Centre
Sparsholt College and University Centre
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Basingstoke College of Technology
Basingstoke College of Technology
Brockenhurst College
Brockenhurst College offers A Levels and vocational qualifications for young people aged 16-19. Students can access a wide range of support services including counselling, health and wellbeing support, learning support, safeguarding and financial assistance. Care leavers can access additional support including a named contact, transition support, pastoral care, counselling, careers guidance and financial advice. Eligible care leavers may also be able to access the 16-19 Vulnerable Bursary Fund.
Brockenhurst College
Brockenhurst College offers A Levels and vocational qualifications for young people aged 16-19. Students can access a wide range of support services including counselling, health and wellbeing support, learning support, safeguarding and financial assistance. Care leavers can access additional support including a named contact, transition support, pastoral care, counselling, careers guidance and financial advice. Eligible care leavers may also be able to access the 16-19 Vulnerable Bursary Fund.
Peter Symmonds College
Peter Symonds College offers A Level and Level 3 programmes for young people aged 16 to 19. The college provides extensive pastoral support through Student Services, personal tutors, counselling, wellbeing services and financial support. Care-experienced students receive additional support, including a named contact, transition planning, support with PEP meetings, careers guidance, welfare support and access to the Vulnerable Student Bursary. Support is provided in partnership with the Virtual School, social workers and other professionals where appropriate.
Peter Symmonds College
Peter Symonds College offers A Level and Level 3 programmes for young people aged 16 to 19. The college provides extensive pastoral support through Student Services, personal tutors, counselling, wellbeing services and financial support. Care-experienced students receive additional support, including a named contact, transition planning, support with PEP meetings, careers guidance, welfare support and access to the Vulnerable Student Bursary. Support is provided in partnership with the Virtual School, social workers and other professionals where appropriate.
Queen Mary’s College
Queen Mary’s College
Totton College
Totton College offers vocational, foundation learning and work-focused courses for young people aged 16-19. Students can access a range of support services including welfare support, careers guidance, progression coaching, financial advice and additional learning support. The college has extensive SEND expertise and provides personalised support to help students develop independence, confidence and skills for adulthood. Students can also access help with housing, wellbeing, financial concerns and personal challenges that may affect their education.
Totton College
Totton College offers vocational, foundation learning and work-focused courses for young people aged 16-19. Students can access a range of support services including welfare support, careers guidance, progression coaching, financial advice and additional learning support. The college has extensive SEND expertise and provides personalised support to help students develop independence, confidence and skills for adulthood. Students can also access help with housing, wellbeing, financial concerns and personal challenges that may affect their education.
The 16 to 19 Bursary Fund is money from the government to help young people stay in education or training after Year 11 if cost is a barrier.
What the money can be used for
The bursary helps pay for essential costs linked to education, such as:
It is meant to support learning, not everyday living costs or extra activities.
Who can get it
Your child may be able to get help if they:
Some young people aged 19 or over can still get support if they:
Types of bursary
There are two types of support:
1. Bursary for vulnerable young people
2. Discretionary bursary
How it’s given
How to apply
Key message for parents
This fund is there to make sure young people can continue in education, even if money is tight. If you think your child may need help, it’s always worth speaking to their school or college to find out what support is available.
The 16 to 19 Bursary Fund is money from the government to help young people stay in education or training after Year 11 if cost is a barrier.
What the money can be used for
The bursary helps pay for essential costs linked to education, such as:
It is meant to support learning, not everyday living costs or extra activities.
Who can get it
Your child may be able to get help if they:
Some young people aged 19 or over can still get support if they:
Types of bursary
There are two types of support:
1. Bursary for vulnerable young people
2. Discretionary bursary
How it’s given
How to apply
Key message for parents
This fund is there to make sure young people can continue in education, even if money is tight. If you think your child may need help, it’s always worth speaking to their school or college to find out what support is available.