There's lots of financial help available to you. It all depends on a number of factors.
You first need to establish if your course is classed as a higher education (HE) or a further education (FE) course.
Higher Education (HE) courses include: Foundation Degrees, Degrees, Higher Diplomas and Higher Certificates.
Further Education (FE) courses include: GCSEs, AS and A level courses, NVQ courses at Level 1, 2 or 3, First and National Diplomas and National Certificates.
Other factors which affect the financial support for both FE and HE students include:
If you have any questions, our helpful and friendly Learner Services team will be happy to talk to you and discuss your options. You can contact them by: