Quick bursary survey please

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I'd quite like to get an idea of what percentage of people who apply for private school bursaries actually get them.
Would anyone mind saying if they've ever applied for one and if they got it??
Many thanks.

That's exactly what he'll be doing.

You should get prepared - pull out bank statements and mortgage statements in case he wants to see them, and you may want to get a list together of all of your monthly outgoings. He may not ask for them at this stage, but you may as well get them ready because you will have to provide them at some point.

If it were me I might also decide that now is a good time to 're-arrange' my valuable art work (into the attic).

Oh God - statements!!!! Will organise tonight. Thanks for that.

No worries about the house - or (alas) valuable art collection!!!

Am quite nervous.

My ds got a bursary in year 5. I am a single parent, working full-time with no assets. My son is quite bright but also very sporty (the school is very sporty). I agree that it depends how much the school want an individual child.

My daughter has one in her private school but I am not allowed to tell anyone hence name change.

She gets 50% fees paid but I have to re-apply for each academic year.

I think the rules are income has to be under 50k a year.

Well, it's getting complicated now!
I need to let off steam to someone about this as I am stressing ALOT!
It's not the sort of thing you can openly discuss with many people, so at the risk of being slammed for applying in the first place, this is where we are now..
DS in private boys prep where we pay full fees.
Can't afford DD fees, so asked for a bursary at girls prep.
Girls prep said any bursary should be split equally between boys and girls schools. So we applied to DS school also, explaining the situation.
Girls school have now offered a fantastic 50% award. However, DS school basically told us to, err "go away"!! Have appealed to prep Headmaster who contacted bursar to ask for second chance. Bursar replied that he'll look again in Feb half term.
SO, we are half way there, but not close enough yet. Think the 50% is an amazing offer not to be sniffed at at all.
Hope this makes sense, - am just venting feelings really. Thanks.

I wonder if anybody could help me,I divorced 4 years ago and my ex was ordered to pay me 1300 pounds per month,we have a 11 year old son together.Two years ago he reduced my payment to 700 pounds and stated that he couldnt afford anymore.I accepted this as he was paying the school fees.My son just started at a private secondary school and my ex has told me he cant afford the school fees,which he can.I never applied for a bursary at the school because i assumed my ex was going to continue to pay.My income is very low 14,000 pounds per year and the school fees are 15,000 pounds per year so i am out of my head with worry.I have paid the first term but dont know how i will be able to continue.Can somebody please advise me,Thank you.

Annejane - you need to speak with the bursar and head as soon as possible, and explain the situation. Many schools have hardship funds or this type of situation. A disadvantage is that some schools reserve these funds for children in exam years. You won't know what your chances are though until you have spoken to the school. Good luck!

Thank you,i have been to the school and explained and they have given me a form to complete.I am in a terrible and just cant believe my ex would hurt his only son in this cruel way.I will keep you posted.

Thank you for advice,I have been to the school and explained to the Bursar and he has given me a form to fill in.I dont hold out much hope as my ex has got the finances but is just refusing to pay.I am obviously distaught with worry but i will keep you posted.Thank you.

Another idea i had was to take my ex back to court,but representing myself this time,already been three times.It will cost me about £10,000 using my solicitor which i would rather save for ds school fees.Does anybody know how much of a case i have.My argument being that he has broken the court order of maintenance and is now refusing to contributing to my sons school fees? Thank you.

I'm glad you got a bursary form. I'm sure that the school will be sympathetic, and will help if they can. They have seen this all before, sadly.

Really sorry to hear that your ex is giving you so much trouble. I think maybe you should re-post in relationships, where you will get support from mners going through similarly horrible times

Good luck - and do keep posting.

Thank you,i will repost in relationships,you can tell that im new to mumsnet! Im off to Citizens Advice Bureau tomorrow to get as much imformation as i can.Thanks once again.