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Finding courses, comparing qualifications and checking a university is recognised
Find out how you can become a further education teacher.
Funding and university courses for mature students - entry requirements, find courses, student finance
Complain about a further education college, business providing apprenticeships or other adult education institution - complaints process, when to complain to the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA)
Apply for a higher education course, track your application and accept or reject your offers.
Guidance documents and tools to help with the design and construction of school and further education college buildings and grounds.
Analysis of the estimated absolute economic value of degrees, comparing higher education students and graduates’ earnings with similar individuals at age 29.
University courses that fail to deliver good outcomes, with high drop-out rates and poor employment prospects will be subject to strict controls.
Information for students on funding and how to apply for Higher Education Short Course Loans (HESC) for those living in England and taking part in the trial of HESC.
Student finance - student loans or student grants for tuition fees and living costs, extra help, student loan repayments.
Letters issued to general further education colleges, sixth-form colleges and higher education institutions with a notice to improve.
An overview of capital funding for post-16 education providers, the type of funding available, what it can be used for and when to apply.
Information for students to help work out what academic year their course falls under.
Becoming an apprentice - what to expect, apprenticeship levels, pay and training, making an application, complaining about an apprenticeship.
Apply for a Graduate route visa if you’ve been on a student visa and want to stay in the UK to work - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, bring your partner and children.
Information about the range of help and support available from the FE Commissioner, Department for Education and delivery partners.
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