Advanced Learner Loan

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Learners aged 19+ who want to study a vocational, technical or professional qualification at Levels 3 and above are eligible to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

The Advanced Learner Loan is only available to students on eligible courses at an approved institution such as Wigan & Leigh College which can include:

  • Access to Higher Education Diploma
  • Level 3 BTEC or NVQ Certificate or Diploma course
  • Level 4, 5 and 6 Certificate or Diploma

Repaying your Advanced Learner Loan

  • You’ll only start making repayments when your income is more than £524 per week, £2274 per month or £27,295 a year.
  • You’ll only pay back 9% of any income above £27,295 a year, see table below for examples of what you’ll repay:

If you are aged 19+ it’s easy to apply

  • Your household income isn’t taken into account
  • You won’t have to pay anything back until your annual income is over £27,295
  • There’s no credit check
  • Most learners aged 19+ or over who apply, will qualify for these loans from the UK government
INCOME EACH YEAR BEFORE TAXMONTHLY SALARYMONTHLY REPAYMENT
Up to £27,295£2,274
  • £0
£28,000£2,333
  • £5
£29,500£2,458
  • £16
£31,000£2,583
  • £27
£33,000£2,583
  • £42