The Skills Funding Agency make radical changes to the Advanced Learner Loans programme with only until 31st July 2016 to apply.
Read on to find out more and make sure you take advantage of this funding before it disappears on 31st July!
This means:
- New loan applications for Advice and Guidance Qualifications cannot be accepted after 31 July 2016
- The delivery of all loans-funded qualifications must be completed by 31 July 2017
- Current 24+ loan qualifications such as Advice and Guidance will have to be paid for fully by potential learners to their chosen training provider.
There are now only 6 weeks left to apply for the 24+ loan in 2016
What Are 24+ Learning Loans
Get Your Training Fully Funded
Need training? You or your employer can’t afford the cost at present – Well if you’re starting a Level 3 or above course before the 31st July 2016 you may qualify for a 24+ Advanced Learning Loan.
Get in quick as you’ve only a few weeks to get your application in!
These loans help you to pay the tuition fees charged for Accredited Learning Programmes. Most learners aged 24 and over, studying at level 3 and above, will qualify for these new loans from the UK government. It’s easy to apply and don’t worry as your household income isn’t taken into account and there’s no credit check!
You won’t have to pay anything back until your income is over £21,000 a year.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Advanced Learning Loan you must be:
- Aged 24 or over on the first day of your course (there’s no upper age-limit) and starting your course before 31st July 2016
- Living in the UK on the first day of your course and have lived in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man for three years immediately before this
- Studying with a college or training organisation in England approved for public funding (Such as Call of the Wild)
- Enrolling on an eligible course at level 3 and above which includes: A levels, Access to HE Diplomas, other Diplomas and Certificates, Advanced Apprenticeships or Higher Apprenticeships
