Finance and Funding for Adults
A lack of money or finance shouldn’t be a barrier to learning or your success - we are here to support you. For those applying to College who are aged 19 or over, there are opportunities to help you reduce or fully support your costs.
Free Course Eligibility
To be eligible to study a course for free will depend on your personal circumstances, where you live and the course you are applying for.
Entry and Level 1 courses may be free if you are:
- Aged 19 and over, and;
- A resident of the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Halton, Knowsley, St Helens, Sefton and Wirral).
Entry and Level 1 courses are free to:
- Those aged 19-24 with an Education, Health and Care Plan.
You may also be eligible for support through a College Bursary. Visit our Financial Support page for more information.
These Programmes have been funded by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s Adult Education Budget. Your course may be fully funded, subject to meeting eligibility requirements.
Level 2 courses may be free if you are:
- Aged 19 and over, and;
- A resident of the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Halton, Knowsley, St Helens, Sefton and Wirral).
Level 2 courses are free to:
- Those aged 19-24 with an Education, Health and Care Plan.
You may also be eligible for support through a College Bursary. Visit our Financial Support page for more information.
These Programmes have been funded by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s Adult Education Budget. Your course may be fully funded, subject to meeting eligibility requirements.
Level 3 courses may be free if you are:
- Aged 19-23 and do not already have a full Level 3 qualification.
- Aged 19 and over, do not already have a full Level 3 qualification and are choosing to study a course funded by the Lifetime Skills Guarantee.
Level 3 courses are free to:
- Those aged 19-24 with an Education, Health and Care Plan.
You may also be eligible for support through a College Bursary, Advanced Learner Bursary or an Advanced Learner Loan. Visit our Financial Support page for more information.
These Programmes have been funded by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s Adult Education Budget. Your course may be fully funded, subject to meeting eligibility requirements.
Maths and English courses may be free if you are;
- Aged 19 and over, and;
- A resident of the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Halton, Knowsley, St Helens, Sefton and Wirral).
The College offers GCSE and Functional Skills qualifications. Following you application, we will help to determine which option is most appropriate to your needs.
These Programmes have been funded by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s Adult Education Budget. Your course may be fully funded, subject to meeting eligibility requirements.
Bursaries and Loans
Below you will find the different bursaries and loans we have available for those aged 19 or over.
Advanced Learner Loans are for those aged over 19 who want to study a Level 3 or higher course. They can help with course tuition fees. They’re not dependent on your income and you don’t need to pay the loan back until you are in employment.
For more information, visit: www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan
Advanced Learning Bursarys are for those aged 19+ who may be encountering financial barriers to education. They can help cover the cost of transport and childcare whilst attending College. They are funded by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA).
Tuition Fee Loans
You don’t need to pay for your tuition fees up front - Tuition Fee Loans cover university or college tuition fees and are paid direct to the university or college, by Student Finance England. They are available to all eligible students regardless of household income. The amount you pay back is dependent on how much you earn.
Maintenance Loan
When you’re studying at our University Centre, you might find you need extra help with money for day-to-day living costs, accommodation, food or course materials. Maintenance loans are usually paid in three instalments, directly into your bank account. (For full time students only).
For more information, visit: www.gov.uk/student-finance
Our 19+ LSF Package is for those aged 19+ and can help with childcare and travel. We assess everyone individually, so we can get the maximum amount of funding to you. If you claim any kind of means-tested benefit, you’re eligible to apply.
Discretionary Awards offer financial assistance to students who are in employment but are encountering financial difficulties when participating in education. They can assist with the cost of tuition and examination fees. The award is funded by the Skills Funding Agency (SFA).
