If you’re aged 19 or over, on a further education course and facing financial hardship, you could get Discretionary Learner Support (DLS) to help with costs. Information about who is eligible and how to apply.

If you’re aged 24 or older, you can apply for a loan to help cover tuition fees for courses starting on or after 1 August 2013. You can apply from April 2013. Repayments start when you have finished your course, and if you are earning more than £21,000. 

Adult learners can apply for grants and bursaries to help pay for courses and training. You usually don’t have to pay this money back. Information about what may be available to you.