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Information about the range of help and support available from the FE Commissioner.
Follow these steps once you have decided to leave your course to avoid getting a further student finance payment.
Guidance for the FE sector in England to help them meet ‘Managing Public Money’ requirements, and other obligations resulting from reclassification
Funding and university courses for mature students - entry requirements, find courses, student finance
Find the discounts and concessions that are available in your area for travel to school sixth form or college through your local council website
Information for students about what living cost funding is available (including student finance for 2024 to 2025 and 2023 to 2024) for those living in England.
Guidance to help schools and colleges manage their security effectively so they can meet their obligations.
Sixth form, further education (like college), higher education (like university), apprenticeships and skills based training available.
This guide gives a summary of what providers should expect and what they need to do as part of an Ofsted inspection.
Bursaries of up to £1,200 for students in further education, training or unpaid apprenticeships - what’s available, eligibility and how to apply
Expecting your first student finance payment? We’ve got you covered!
How we interpret school and college performance data and report school performance measures.
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.
Information about financial assurance and financial management of 16 to 19 institutions, including sixth-form and further education colleges that are funded by Education and Skills and Funding Agency (ESFA).
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