Many adults in the UK qualify for funded or reduced-cost courses without realising it. Eligibility usually depends on your residency status, age, prior qualifications and sometimes your income.

Common funding routes

  • Adult skills funding for eligible learners aged 19 and over.
  • Free courses in high-demand sectors.
  • Bursaries for students facing financial hardship.
  • Apprenticeships, where you earn while you learn.

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Use our free eligibility checker and an adviser will confirm which routes are open to you.