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Advanced Learner Loan and the Bursary Fund help with college or training course costs - funding, how to apply, application forms, repayments
You can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to help with the costs of a…
How much you get depends on: the type of course your course fees the…
Whether you qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan depends on your: age…
Check with your college or training provider that the course qualifies.…
You may apply to get money from the Loan Bursary Fund after you’ve…
Use the form to submit requests for a new facility or loans bursary for funding year 2025 to 2026.
Interest-free loans from the government for some people on benefits: how to apply, check if you're eligible
A Budgeting Loan can help pay for: furniture or household items (for…
To get a Budgeting Loan you must have been getting one or more of these…
The lowest amount you can borrow is £100. You could get up to: £348 if…
A Budgeting Loan is interest free so you only pay back what you borrow.…
Check you’re eligible before you apply for a Budgeting Loan. You can apply…
After you apply you’ll be given a decision on your application. You need…
You may be able to get other kinds of support, including: help from your…
Statistics on topics related to further education, including advanced learner loans and learner participation, outcomes and qualifications.
A guide to Advanced Learner Loans terms and conditions for learners starting a course between 1 August 2024 and 31 July 2025
Apply for financial support if you need an advance or hardship payment before your next Universal Credit payment.
Methodology for establishing maximum amounts for advanced learner loans designated qualifications and the maximum amounts for the funding year.
A guide to Advanced Learner Loans terms and conditions for learners starting a course on or after 1 August 2021.
A guide to Advanced Learner Loans terms and conditions for learners starting a course on or after 1 August 2025.
Provides information on applications for 24+ advanced learning loans received by the Student Loans Company.
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