Student finance - how we can help you
Many of our students receive free tuition or help in paying for their course.
- Are you worried about funding?
- Do you need help with childcare costs whilst you study?
To find out more come and speak to our friendly advisors. They can discuss what help may be available to support you with your studies.
Further information can be obtained through the following links:
- Adult Learning Grant (ALG)
- Access to Learning Fund
Contact us on 01942 761607 or 761438 to find out more.
Level 2
If you are aged 19 or over and want to study for your first full Level 2 qualification, you may qualify for free tuition, exam and awarding body fees. You may be able to "jump" Level 2 and receive the offer of free tuition on a Level 3 qualification in some courses.
Full
Level 2 courses include BTEC First
Diploma and NVQ2 qualifications.
Level
3
If
you are aged 19-24 and want
to study your first full Level
3 qualification, you may qualify
for free tuition, exam and awarding
body fees.
Full Level 3 courses include BTEC National Diploma and NVQ3 qualifications.
For further information or to check your eligibility call Course Enquiries on 01942 761111.
Professional and Career Development Loans are bank loans that can be used to help pay for work related learning. You can borrow between £300 and £10,000 to help support the cost of up to two years of learning (or three years if it includes one year’s relevant unpaid practical work). The Young People’s Learning Agency will pay the interest on the loan while you are learning and for one month afterwards. The loan can be used to pay course fees or other costs such as travel and living expenses. You can also use the loan to supplement other forms of support such as grants or bursaries. Because the Professional and Career Development Loan is a commercial loan product, they should only be considered as an option once all other student funding options have been investigated. For further information on financial assistance to support your learning, please visit www.direct.gov.uk/adultlearning or contact Careers Advice on 0800 100 900.* Wigan & Leigh College takes no responsibility for the content of external internet sites.