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Continuing education and training for adult learners. Does not include further or higher education.

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Learner support

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.

https://www.gov.uk/learner-support
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Advanced Learner Loan

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. 

https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan
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Education and training

Information and advice for older people about adult learning, including evening classes, computer courses, and improving your work skills.

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/work-learning/education-training/
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Grants and bursaries for adult learners

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.

https://www.gov.uk/grant-bursary-adult-learners
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