Adult Learner Finance

Depending upon your circumstances and the course you want to study you may be able to get financial help with your learning. For example, the adult learner grant is for those aged 19+ who are studying for their first full level 2 or full level 3 qualification. This grant pays up to £30 a week in term time.

There is also the opportunity for mature students to apply for childcare costs.

The direct gov site gives an overview of the funding available and where to go to for advice, visit the link below:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/AdultLearning/FinancialHelpForAdultLearners/index.htm

If you are thinking of going to university to study for a degree you may be able to get help with the costs (depending on your circumstances) through grants and bursaries. You can also apply for student loans which you do not have to pay back until you are earning more than £15,000 per year.

For more information about university and higher education student finance visit the direct gov site via the link below:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/StudentFinance/index.htm