Shipley College Part-time courses for adults - 2023/24

FUNDING
YOUR STUDIES
There are a number of ways in which you can get
funding to assist with the cost of your course,
allowing more people to follow their ambitions.
Many students are eligible for a full fee reduction
depending on personal circumstances, such as what
previous qualifications you have, if you currently claim
certain benefits or are unemployed.
The Government has made changes to the funding
of courses for adults which means more people
than ever qualify for free courses - see pages 50-51
for more information.
There is also support available through the Learner
Support Fund if you are 19+, to help with the cost
of course fees, equipment, travel, and childcare.
ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN
If you’re aged 19+ and studying an approved course
at Levels 3, 4, 5 or 6, you can apply for an Advanced
Learner Loan. Eligibility for the loan doesn’t depend
on your income and there are no credit checks.
You don’t start paying back your loan until you have
finished your course and your income is over the
qualifying amount per year (currently £27,295).
Repayments are calculated based on your
earnings after you’ve finished your course, so it’s an
affordable way to access education as an adult.
Contact us to find out more about funding:
enrolments@shipley.ac.uk
01274 327327
FEE REDUCTION KEY
100% fee reduction may apply in certain circumstances
If you are in receipt of benefits and actively seeking employment or in work earning less
than £21,255 annually (£20,319 annually if not from an eligible regional postcode)
Free of charge for learners aged 19+
Free of charge for learners aged 19+ as of 31st August, without grade 9-4 or A-C at GCSE
An Advanced Learner Loan may apply to you
Level 2 Entitlement may apply to you - for more information, see our website or contact Enrolments
If you are aged 19-23, meet the residency criteria and do not already have any of the qualifications listed
under ‘Level 2 Entitlement’ on our website, you may be entitled to have your course fees paid for your first Level 2 course
Level 3 Entitlement may apply to you - for more information, see our website or contact Enrolments
If you are aged 19-23, meet the residency criteria and do not already have any of the qualifications listed
under ‘Level 3 Entitlement’ on our website, you may be entitled to have your course fees paid for your first Level 3 course
Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs offer may apply to you
See page 50 for full information
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