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Free Course Eligibility for 19+

There may be ways to reduce your fees or get rid of them altogether and take a FREE course.

You could be eligible if you:

  • want to study adult literacy and numeracy, or functional skills in literacy and numeracy – excluding English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL)
  • want to study GCSE English or maths if you don’t already hold an A to C grade
  • are aged between 19 and 23 and this is your first eligible* full level 2 qualification (ie equivalent to five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4/A* to C, BTEC First Certificate or an NVQ Level 2)
  • are aged between 19 and 23 and this is your first eligible* full level 3 qualification (ie equivalent to two A Levels at grades 9 to 4/A* to C, BTEC National Certificate/Diploma or an NVQ Level 3)
  • want to get a level 2 qualification, but first need to get an entry/level 1 qualification (certain other criteria applies)
  • are unemployed and in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance (work related activity group only) or Universal Credit**
  • or are earning less than £18,525 a year.

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There are a number of different funds and schemes for adults including the Adult Education Budget and the National Skills Fund. Our College Information team can advise you on your eligibility and what you could potentially study for free.

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