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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…
How to tax a beneficial loan arrangement for a director or employee.
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…
Find out about loans that count as qualifying loans.
Loans and mentoring for people looking to start or grow a business in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
If you cannot use the online service to apply for a Budgeting Loan, you can do it by post using this application form.
Find out about our Direct Lending Facility: its benefits, eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Find out about our Lines of Credit facility: its benefits, eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Student finance - student loans or student grants for tuition fees and living costs, extra help, student loan repayments.
Think carefully before you borrow money for your company.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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