This could be interesting for a few that are leaving and trying to decide what to do

Cat695

IF the Tories get in

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7640903.stm

Alias_Omega

I think its no different than what is in place already,

With the use of the SLC & the ELC system, if you were thinking of leaving the forces you could use up too £2175 each year (using SLC & ELC) before you enter resettlement.

A start could be to use them to improve GCSE & A-Level qualifications, allowing attendance to university courses.

Most people decide not to use these SLC's & ELC's during there time in service, but its all free, and if you dont use them, you lose them.

gt568

Alias_Omega wrote: »

I think its no different than what is in place already,

With the use of the SLC & the ELC system, if you were thinking of leaving the forces you could use up too £3300 each year (using SLC & ELC) before you enter resettlement.

Eh??

SLC is £180, ELC is £2000....

How does that add up to £3300?

Alias_Omega

My mistake gt568, original post edited.

Standard Learning Credits are up to £175

http://www.learning-forces.org.uk/doc%20store/06037DINs.pdf

Enhanced Learning Credits are either £1000 or £2000, depending on amount of time spent served.

http://www.enhancedlearningcredits.com/mssql/apply.html

gt568

And you are limited to 3 ELC...lets not let the public be misled that you can claim that every year.....and it's only up to 80% of the course fees...

So not really the same as what the tories are on about..

kyh

I'm sorry but how many of us (currently serving) would want to be teachers - my hubby (ex army) tried it and hated it and I know it certainly doesn't appeal to me.

gt568

kyh wrote: »

I'm sorry but how many of us (currently serving) would want to be teachers - my hubby (ex army) tried it and hated it and I know it certainly doesn't appeal to me.

It's not just about teaching...

You obviously missed this bit

They will also pledge to pay university tuition fees for a first degree for anyone who has completed an active tour of duty.

And for the record at least one as I'm still serving and fancy trying my hand at teaching.

scouse05

Very interesting and as someone who's serving I would like to do a degree when I leave - preferably not a teaching degree but if their going to pay for any first degree that would be a bonus. :T

My only question is will they count Operational Tours of Bosnia, Kosovo and NI or will it just be Iraq and Afghanistan??

I wish they'd up the SLC fee to something more reasonable - it's hard to find a decent course where you don't end up spending more than 20% of the fees. Not that it stops me paying for the course myself but any money back is gratefully received

downs523

Slc= £175 Per Year In Service
Resettlement Grand Is £534 Upon Signing Off
Total Without Elc Is £709