College higher education grant allocations for the 2026-27 academic year have fallen more than twice as fast as those across the wider sector, with Bradford College warning some arts courses will have to close. FE Week analysis of initial Office for Students allocations to 139 further education colleges and designated institutions found their combined recurrent funding has dropped by £2.72 million, or 9.3 per cent, from £29.15 million to £26.43 million. Comparable allocations across all providers fell by 3.9 per cent, from £1.243 billion in 2025-26 to £1.195 billion this year, meaning the college reduction was around 2.4 times faster. Become a member for unlimited access to FE Week subscribe Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism on FE and skills, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits.