Help with Finance for college

B1gsaver

Any suggest on how he can apply for funding/bursary/grants for his course?

Do they qualify for any benefits?

Thank you

MrsManda

What level of education does your friend already have?
How are they planning on studying - in college, apprenticeship, distance learning?
Is your friend currently working/claiming any benefits?
This link may be of help: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/AdultLearning/index.htm

B1gsaver

MrsManda wrote: »

What level of education does your friend already have?
How are they planning on studying - in college, apprenticeship, distance learning?
Is your friend currently working/claiming any benefits?
This link may be of help:

I think he has two A levels already.

Plans to study in a College.

Currently working and claiming no benefits.

Thank you

MrsManda

B1gsaver wrote: »

I think he has two A levels already.
Plans to study in a College.
Currently working and claiming no benefits.
Thank you

I doubt he's going to be eligible for anything. As he already has a full Level 3 qualification (2 A-levels) he's not entitled to Adult Learning Grant or free tuition fees.

What has he been doing since he left college? Has he been working/claiming JSA/ESA? How has he been supporting himself?

If he's been getting income based benefits or can prove he's dependent on someone (i.e. his parents) who is claiming income based benefits then he may be entitled to help with fees if the course he wants to do is funded by the Skills Funding Agency - he'd need to ask his college about that.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/AdultLearning/FinancialHelpForAdultLearners/DG_10033130

Oldernotwiser

If he already has A levels, he should be looking at doing a degree, HND or Foundation degree, all of which will be fully funded with loans and grants.

In the vast majority of cases, it's pointless studying at the same level again, which is why it isn't funded./

student_advisor

[QUOTE=MrsManda;40322062If_he's_been_getting_income_based_benefits_or_can_prove_he's_dependent_on_someone_(i.e._his_parents)_who_is_claiming_income_based_benefits_then_he_may_be_entitled_to_help_with_fees_if_the_course_he_wants_to_do_is_funded_by_the_Skills_Funding_Agency[/QUOTE]

this has been removed for FE courses starting in 2011, only students receiving JSA or ESA (work related group) will be able to claim fee remission based on receipt of benefits

B1gsaver

student_advisor wrote: »

this has been removed for FE courses starting in 2011, only students receiving JSA or ESA (work related group) will be able to claim fee remission based on receipt of benefits

Claiming JSA or ESA, what is the maximum hours per week a course can be studied?



Thank you

B1gsaver

HND or Foundation degree not available.

Parentally supported students aged 18-25 years...any funding?


Thank you