19+ Funding Options

Am I Eligible?

What Funding Can I Receive?

To be eligible, you must be:

• Aged 19 or over on 31 August 2026
  
• Undertaking a Further Education course
  
• Able to show a residual household income of no more than £44,443

You will not be eligible if you are:

• A waged apprentice or undertaking other learning or training whilst a wage is paid
  
• A prison-based learner or learning whilst released on a temporary licence
  
• Undertaking a Higher Education course

Eligible students, depending on their individual needs, will receive a package of support.

The package of support may include:

• Bus passes
  
• Professional start-up kit or uniform
  
• Childcare
  
• Field trip or residential visit support directly related to your course
  
• Essential books of equipment
  
• Exam fees
  
• Professional memberships needed to sit exams
  IT Bursary (for courses of 24 weeks or more)