Financial Support
For students who start their FE full-time courses aged between 16 - 18 years, there are no tuition or examination fees.
Assistance with fees
You may be entitled to a reduction of course fees if you are in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance or Employment Support Allowance. Documentary evidence must be provided. Please call 0800 032 1986 for further details.
Education Maintenance Allowance
NB. Legislation currently being enacted will radically change the current EMA system. It has not yet been made clear by central government what allowances (if any) will replace EMA or how eligibility will be determined.
Learner Support Fund
Students from low income backgrounds, or who face financial difficulty, can apply for assistance from the Learner Support Fund to enable them to enter education or continue their studies. This is a limited fund, which is means tested, therefore it may not be possible to allocate money to all applicants. For further information, please contact Student Services on 0800 032 1986.
