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Financial assistance for post-16 education

Money to learn

Learner Support Service

The Learner Support Service provides the service by which learners can apply for and receive payments for The 16-19 Bursary, Adult Learning Grants (ALG), Care to Learn (C2L), Dance and Drama Awards (DaDA), Sixth Form Childcare and Residential Support Scheme (RSS).

The Learner Support Service is currently changing so that in addition to the traditional application method of paper application forms, learners will also be able to apply online and over the phone. They can be contacted on 0800 121 8989 (call charges from mobile phones will vary so learners should check with their provider).

Adult Learning Grant (ALG)

ALG provides financial help with the costs of learning to low skilled, low income adults who are studying full time for their first full Level 2 or first full Level 3 qualification.

The grant pays adults (aged 19 plus) up to £30 per week, during term time. It is paid on an income assessed basis, using the learner's (and that of their partner if applicable) income. No account is taken of household income.

The 16-19 Bursary

For further details see The new 16-19 bursary .

Care to Learn?

The aim of Care to Learn is to give financial support to teenage parents (including dads) who want to continue their education or training and need help with the cost of their childcare.

Dance and Drama Awards

On 27 November 1998 ministers announced that up to 820 of the most talented young actors and dancers will enter training each year with the help of Dance and Drama Awards (DaDA). These awards provide for reduced fees for further education(FE) learners from the FE Fees and Maintenance Fund.

16 to 19 Transport Support

For further details see Post-16 transport provision 2011-12 .

Residential Support Scheme

Funding is available to assist learners who need to study a course which is not available locally.

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