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# DFE Checklist

## This guide includes a checklist institutions can use when assessing bursary applications from students (provided by gov.uk)

[Updated guidance](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/hubfs/16_to_19_Bursary_checklist.ods?hsLang=en) from the DFE (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/16-to-19-bursary-fund-guidance/16-to-19-bursary-fund-guide-2025-to-2026) on criteria for Post16 bursaries.

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- [Managing Data](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/b16/managing-data?hsLang=en)
- [Checks, Troubleshooting & Go-Live](https://helpdesk.applicaa.com/b16/checks-troubleshooting-go-live?hsLang=en)

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