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School bursaries?

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muthr · 21/03/2014 22:39

DH and I were wondering if we would possibly qualify for a bursary for a boarding school. DS is desperate to go but we really can't afford it especially because we're living overseas so would have to pay for flights too.

DH and I each about 50,000 pounds per year each before tax. I know that doesn't sound too bad but I would expect that realistically sending DS to board would cost at least 40,000 including school trips, extras and flights, possibly more.

We only have one house which we have a mortgage on and don't own any other property. We don't have any family members who could contribute to the cost.

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muthr · 21/03/2014 22:59

The problem is that we have another, younger DS who might then expect to go to boarding school too. Realistically we couldn't afford it and I think the cost of living here is higher than in the UK too.

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Dinosaursareextinct · 21/03/2014 22:55

IME you earn too much for even a small bursary, though obviously bursary schemes will all be different. It sounds as though you could manage the full cost if you live a modest lifestyle. And he wouldn't need to go on the school trips.

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muthr · 21/03/2014 22:47

DH wants DS to go to a public school and I think DS feels the same. I think in general public schools get better results and are more academically challenging although I could be wrong about that.

Do you think there would be any chance of a bursary or do we just earn too much?

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meditrina · 21/03/2014 22:42

You would have to enquire at each school youare interested in about their bursary policy, typical income threshold and how they do the caluculation. And even them accept it's not a sure thing (amounts they offer can vary, depending on health of bursary fund and number of other pupils holding awards).

Have you considered state boarding?