Financial Support
Fees
Tuition and exams are free for 16 – 18 year olds who meet the relevant immigration and residency conditions. At enrolment you will be asked to produce evidence of your age and status.
Materials and equipment fees
Some courses require payment of a materials and equipment fee. Financial assistance may be available dependent upon your circumstances. For more information contact Student Services on 020 8501 8115
Students aged between 16 and 19
Fee Concessions for Adult Learners (19+)
For changes regarding fee concessions for Adult Learners (19+) from September 2011 please click here
Learner Support Fund (LSF)
This fund is available to assist learners toward the cost of relevant educational expenses, to allow them to complete their course. If you have exceptionally high costs (e.g. childcare or course related trips), you may be able to apply for help from the Learner Support Fund*. For application details and opening times, please check with Student Services or the Student Financial Support Office on 020 8501 8115.
* Learner Support Fund subject to status and availability of funds.
Changes to the Adult Learning Grant 2011/12
There have been important changes to the Adult Learning Grant.
Learners continuing on the same learning programme at the same level will be eligible to receive weekly ALG payments in the 2011/12 academic year. The learning programme must be undertaken at the same learning provider the individual was enrolled with in the previous academic year.
Learners who received ALG in 2010/11 but who are starting a new learning programme in 2011/12 will not be eligible for ALG.
Care to Learn (C2L)
If you are under 20 when you start your course and need financial support with childcare costs, you can receive a grant from Care to Learn. To apply for this award you will need to contact the Learner Support Service Helpline 0845 600 2809.
