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Are you 19 or over and considering studying a Level 3 to Level 6 course? An Advanced Learner Loan might be the affordable way to take your education further!
The Advanced Learning Loan is a non-means tested student loan that you can take out with The Student Loans Company to cover the fees of a Level 3 - Level 6 course. The Student Loans Company will make payments directly to the College so you can focus on your learning.
Please remember a loan is not the only option. For information and advice, contact the National Careers Service and Money Advice Service.
Options
Learners over 19 will have three options to cover course fees:
- Pay Yourself – either in full at the beginning of your course, or via an instalment plan arranged with the College
- Have a sponsor / employer pay the course fees for you
- Apply for an Advanced Learning Loan
Please note: The Student Loan Company will only allow 1 loan per course level. No more than 4 loans can be held at any one time.
How to Apply
- Apply for your course
- Learner loan letter sent with all information on how to apply for finance
- Student investigates learner loans and makes sure it is the correct produce for them
- Apply for the loan
Eligiblility
You can apply for an Advanced Learning Loan if you:
- Are aged 19 or over at the start of your course
- Are a resident in the UK
- Have not previously had a loan to do a similar type and level of course
If you are unhappy with the outcome of your application, you will need to appeal via the Student Finance England portal.
More Infomation
For any further questions, please contact Student Services on 01296 780213
