Different programmes have different concessions and/or loans.

• 16-18

  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.

• 19+

  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.

• C

  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:

  • Are unemployed
  • Or your take-home pay (disregarding benefits and as shown on your universal credit statement) is:
    • Less than £617 per month (where you are the sole adult in the benefits claim)
    • Less than £988 per month (where you have a joint benefit claim with your partner)

  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:

  • Are employed, or self-employed 

  AND

  • Earn less than £20,319.00 annual gross salary

  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.

• Level 1

  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.

• Level 2

  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.

• Level 3

  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.

• HE

  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.

• Apprenticeship

  More details about apprenticeships can be found on our apprenticeship page. For details of the course fees payable for apprenticeships please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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