Am I Eligible?

If you do not already hold a full Level 2/3 qualification, you may be eligible to apply for an entitlement if you are aged 19-23 at the start of the course. This could mean that all your course costs (excluding optional trip fees) are waived. You will need to meet the full Education Skills Funding Agency eligibility criteria and be studying a course that is eligible for this scheme.

Am I Eligible?

You may be eligible for funding if you are:

• Aged 19+ on the first day of your course
• Completing a level 2 or below course
• In receipt of an approved state benefit in your own name and earned income from employment (disregarding benefits) is less than £345 a month, (if you are the sole adult in the benefit claim), or £552 a month (if you have a joint benefit claim with your partner)
• Studying a course that is eligible for this scheme
• Have settled status, have been an ordinary resident in the UK for at least 3 years prior to the start date of the course, or be in one of the exception groups

PLEASE NOTE: If you are aged 19-23 you can only study a level 2 course on this offer if you already have a Full Level 2 or above.

Am I Eligible?

You may be eligible for funding if you are:

• Aged 19+ on the first day of your course
• Completing a level 2 or below course
• Be Employed/Self Employed
• Be earning less than £18,525 annual gross income( per annum) if you live within an Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) funding area, or £19,305 per annum if you live within the West of England Combined Authority , (WECA) funding area.
• Studying a course that is eligible for this scheme
• Have settled status, have been an ordinary resident in the UK for at least 3 years prior to the start date of the course, or be in one of the exception groups

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT IF YOU ARE IN A WECCA OR ESFA AREA

PLEASE NOTE: If you are aged 19-23 you can only study a level 2 course on this offer if you already have a Full Level 2 or above.

Am I Eligible?

What is the National Skills Offer?:
This offer is a part of the Government’s Plan for Jobs and is designed to remove the age constraints and financial barriers for adults looking for their first level 3 qualification so they and access training to enable them to progress. Qualifications on the offer have been identified to help improve job prospects.

To be eligible you must be:

• Aged 19+ on the first day of your course and either be taking your first level 3 (or above) qualification, or be unemployed or earning below the national living wage.
• Completing a level 3 course that is on the National Skills offer
• Have settled status, have been an ordinary resident in the UK for at least 3 years prior to the start date of the course, or be in one of the exception groups

Am I Eligible?

Advanced learner loan explained Click here

Before applying for an Advanced Learner Loan check you are not eligible for a Legal Entitlement or could be funded via the National Skills offer. If you choose to apply for a loan rather than exercising your entitlement, this may mean that you have given up your right to exercise your entitlement to AEB funding in future.

• aged 19+ on the first day of your course
• completing a level 3,4,5 or 6 qualification
• have settled status, have been an ordinary resident in UK for at least 3 years prior to the start date of the course, or are in one of the exception groups

If you pay for an Access to HE course using an Advanced Learner Loan and then go on to complete a higher education course, the Student Loans Company will write off the balance on the Advanced Learner Loan.

To apply you will need a 'Learning and Funding' letter', which will contain all the relevant details you need to make your application. This letter will be emailed to you, along with your invoice, as soon as you have been enrolled. To apply, or for further information click Here. If you require any assistance then please contact the MMS team.

Am I Eligible?

• be aged 19 or over on the 31 August of the year of study;
• be able to demonstrate a total household income of under £30,000 per financial year through employment or state benefits (as well as other adults in the household).
  Please Note: if you are in receipt of any state benefits it is your responsibility to inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about any learner support you receive from us, as the learner support payment may impact those benefits.
• have an approved 19+ Advanced Learner Loan to be eligible for the advanced learner loan bursary.

Am I Eligible?

Students with an approved education and health care plan, who are aged 25 or under on the 31st August 2020 are eligible for the 16-18 bursary.

• No course fees will be payable (With the exception of non-essential trips).
• The bursary award will be in line with the 16-18 bursary allocation strategy.
• Free college meals can be applied for.

Am I Eligible?

The Welsh Government Learning Grant is an income-assessed grant of up to £1500 for 19+ students that aims to encourage residents of Wales to continue with their education where otherwise this may not be possible. Applications are only available via Student Finance Wales, who have full control over the outcome of your application. Click here to apply.