Please contact Bursary for more details
Tel: 01932 558990
Email: bursary@brooklands.ac.uk
- The Advance Learner Loan Online Application service for courses starting from 1st August will be available from 28th June
If you are eligible, you will be able to apply here. You will need a Learning and Funding Information Letter (LAFIL) to make an application
What is the Advanced Learner Loan?
Advanced Learner Loans are there to help learners aged 19 and over to cover the cost of course fees of a level 3, 4, 5 and 6 college or training course. The course must have started on or after 1st August 2016. Your loan application will last for the duration of the course so there is no need to reapply if your course is longer than a year.
Who is eligible?
Learners aged 19 or above (at the start of their course) and who are resident in the UK and studying an eligible Level 3, 4, 5 or 6 course.
Do I have to take out an Advanced Learner Loan?
No, it’s up to you to decide on your best option, depending on your circumstances.
Need more information?
Please click on the link below or email Bursary for more information.
Advanced Learner Loans: a guide to terms and conditions – GOV.UK
Students from low-income families can apply to the Discretionary Learner Support Fund for help with Travel Costs
Don’t worry and don’t let it stop you from applying as there is a ‘Discretionary Learner Support Fund’ which you can apply for which is designed to help 16, 17 and 18 year old students who struggle with the costs of full-time education or training.
Students aged 19 or over are only eligible to receive a discretionary bursary if they:
- are continuing on a study programme they began aged 16 to 18 (‘19+ continuers’) or
- have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
To be eligible for the vulnerable bursary, students must be under 19 and in one of the defined vulnerable groups;
- in care
- care leavers
- receiving Income Support, or Universal Credit because they are financially supporting themselves or financially supporting themselves and someone who is dependent on them and living with them such as a child or partner
- receiving Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payments in their own right as well as Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit in their own right
Please email: bursary@brooklands.ac.uk if you have any questions.
The Care to Learn scheme can help with childcare costs while you study
You must be under 20 years old at the start of your course.
The scheme is available for publicly-funded courses in England.
You can get Care to Learn if:
- You’re a parent under 20 at the start of your course
- You’re the main carer for your child
- You live in England
- You’re either a British citizen or a national of a European Economic Area (EEA) country
- Your course qualifies
- Your childcare provider is Ofsted Registered and qualifies
https://www.gov.uk/care-to-learn
Click here for more information about Financial Advice and Assistance.
There are various grants and allowances available, dependant on your age and circumstances. If you would like to talk to a member of the Admissions team about possible financial support, please contact the Admissions Office at Brooklands College.
Tel: 01932 558990
Email: bursary@brooklands.ac.uk