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Different programmes have different concessions and/or loans.
- 16-18
If you are under 19 on 31st August prior to the start of your further education course you will be eligible for free tuition. Some costs may still be involved, such as trips or uniform, but this will be discussed with you at enrolment. There is financial support available subject to eligibility.
(There are no reductions due to age on Higher Education courses eg HNC/HND/BEng/BSc/Fdn Degree)
This is not applicable to apprenticeships. Our apprenticeship team will discuss this with you once you have applied.
- Earnings Threshold/Unemployed
Students who are not eligible to claim free tuition under Level 2 Entitlement (see Level 2 Entitlement funding categories), may be eligible for free tuition if they meet any of the following criteria:
- Employed/self-employed with an annual gross salary below £25,750. *
- In receipt of Universal Credit (UC), or other means tested state benefits with a take home pay (disregarding UC payments and other benefits) less than £952* a month (learner is sole adult in their benefit claim) or £1534* a month (learner has a joint benefit claim with their partner).
- Unemployed, not receiving any benefits, but want to be employed, and the learning is directly relevant to your employment prospects and the local labour market needs.
To claim one of these concessions you will need to declare your status and upload proof of your earnings and/or benefits during the enrolment process. The proof must be dated no more than three months prior to your course start date, and could be 3 months wage slips, an employment contract, or 3 months universal credit statements.
*Thresholds subject to change.
This is not applicable to apprenticeships. Our apprenticeship team will discuss this with you once you have applied.
Course Description
The Level 1 Award in Animal Care is our foundation qualification within the department. It contains three units/subjects and is the perfect start for learners who come to us with GCSE's at grade 1's. This should include English, maths and science. You will learn about personal progression, basic animal care and science.
