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Applying For Financial Support
Students must be fully enrolled on their 2026/27 course before they can access and use the PayMyStudent system.
To apply for a bursary at Carlisle College, please read the eligibility criteria here: Fees and Finance Support at Carlisle College and then complete the following steps:
Note: If you are aged 16–18 (or a 19+ continuer / 19–25 student with an EHC Plan) and living in Scotland, you are not eligible to apply for the Carlisle College Bursary. You must instead apply through the Scottish Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) scheme. Further information is available here: Apply for or renew an Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) – mygov.scot
Important (New Students Only)
If you are a new student for 2026/27, you must complete Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) before submitting an application.
How to Submit an Application
Step 1: Log in by selecting “Sign in with Microsoft”
Step 2: Complete all sections, upload all required evidence, read and accept the Terms and Conditions, and sign and submit your application.
NOTE: Evidence can be uploaded via your laptop/phone/tablet.
If you are a Returning Student who has already completed Multi-Factor Authentication select “Sign in with Microsoft”
If you are a New Student, you must complete Multi-Factor Authentication before selecting the “Sign in with Microsoft” option.
When you sign in with Microsoft you must enter your student email address in the following format: [email protected]
For example: [email protected]