Different programmes have different concessions and/or loans.
If you are under 19 on 31st August prior to the start of your course you will be eligible for free tuition on this course. 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.
This is not applicable to apprenticeships. Our apprenticeship team will discuss this with you once you have applied.
If you are aged 19 or over on 31 August prior to the start of your level 3 or 4 course there are no concessions available although you may be eligible to claim level 3 entitlement (see symbol 3 below). If you are not eligible to claim level 3 entitlement you can apply for a government Advanced Learner Loan.
This is not applicable to apprenticeships. Our apprenticeship team will discuss this with you once you have applied.
Our admissions team will be in touch to discuss your individual circumstances once you have applied.
Concessions are available on some qualifications for the following groups of students:
Students in receipt of an eligible state benefit who want to be employed, or progress into more sustainable employment and:
To claim this concession you will need to bring original proof of benefit to your enrolment session. The proof must be dated no more than three months prior to your course start date.
Students in receipt of a low wage who:
AND
To claim this concession you will need to bring original proof of your gross annual wages to your enrolment session. The proof must be dated no more than three months prior to your course start date, and could be a wage slip, employment contract or a universal credit statement.
These concessions are not applicable to apprenticeships. Our apprenticeship team will discuss this with you once you have applied.
Our admissions team will be in touch with the relevant form you need to complete.
If you are aged 19 on 31st August prior to the start of your course and do not already hold a full level 2 qualification, but intend to progress to complete a full level 2, your fees may be waived in full.
This is not applicable to apprenticeships. Our apprenticeship team will discuss this with you once you have applied.
If you are aged 19+ on 31st August prior to the start of your course and do not already hold a full level 2 qualification, your fees may be waived in full.
We do offer some level 2 courses that do not lead to a full qualification. In this instance if you are aged 19+, our admissions team will be in contact to discuss your individual circumstances once you have applied.
This is not applicable to apprenticeships. Our apprenticeship team will discuss this with you once you have applied.
If you are aged 19+ on 31st August prior to the start of your course and do not already hold a full level 3 qualification, your fees may be waived in full. Our admissions team will be in contact with you about your individual circumstances.
This is not applicable to apprenticeships. Our apprenticeship team will discuss this with you once you have applied.
We offer some free level 3 courses linked to local job needs. If you are aged 19+ you may be eligible for full funding if you meet set criteria. Our admissions teams will be in contact with you about your individual circumstances.
There are no concessions available on higher education courses, however you can apply for a government higher education student loan. For details on these loans and an application form please click here.
More details about apprenticeships can be found on our apprenticeship page. For details of the course fees payable for apprenticeships please
Within Supported & Foundation Learning we offer study programmes from Entry Level 1 to Entry Level 3.
These programmes will help students to develop pathways to work and/or further study which support students with learning needs.
At interview and through initial assessments we will determine the main level of study. The programme focuses on developing communication, personal presentation, social skills and improving English and maths skills. Some lessons take place in the community, providing real-life learning opportunities. Developing the students employability skills with work experience options from supported internal experiences to external opportunities within the community.
This gives students additional time to support and develop independence and the skills needed to progress to work an/or further study.
> All of our study programmes will be either 4 or 5 days a week
> This is a study programme which includes English, maths and work experience in addition to your main programme
You could progress onto the next level of study, further study within the community, a Supported Internship or a Traineeship.
There are no formal entry requirements.
