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Information about the range of help and support available from the Further Education Commissioner, Department for Education and delivery partners.

• Updated: 17 June 2026

Recognised bodies, listed bodies, recognised universities, accredited higher learning institutions, bogus degrees

• Overview

  You can check if a degree you’re studying for is officially recognised. If…

• Recognised bodies in Wales

  Recognised bodies are higher learning institutions that can award degrees.…

• Recognised awards

  Certain bodies or institutions can award their own unique degrees. These…

Find and apply for a further or adult education course and work out what financial help you can get

• Overview

  Further education (FE) includes any study after secondary education that’s…

• Find a course

  Use the National Careers Service course search to find further education…

• If you're 16 or 17

  If you’re aged 16 or 17 you can study a further education (FE) course:…

• Financial help

  You may be able to get help with the costs of: your course day-to-day…

Bursaries of up to £1,200 for students in further education, training or unpaid apprenticeships - what’s available, eligibility and how to apply

Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) - support your child can get at school and how to apply for an education, health and care (EHC) plan

Help with term-time accommodation when you're studying away from home - what you'll get, eligibility, how to claim.

How to arrange an effective external review of governance and improve the performance of your board.

• Updated: 11 August 2026

Advanced Learner Loan and the Bursary Fund help with college or training course costs - funding, how to apply, application forms, repayments

How colleges can report in-year financial performance.

• Updated: 26 March 2026

• Updated: 7 September 2026