|
Employment Status |
Qualification Level |
Level 1* |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Maths & English Entry to GCSE |
16-18
(Age as at 31st August) |
N/A |
Free |
Free |
Free |
Free |
19-23
(Age on
start date
of course) |
Working
(includes part time) |
Free if learner does not have a level 2 or level 3 qualification and needs to complete foundation or level 1 to progress to level 2 |
First full level 2 qualification
free only |
First full level 3 qualification free only. Advanced learning loans available for further level 3 qualifications |
Free if learner does not have a GCSE Maths/English at grade C or above |
On Benefits (including, Job Seekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, Council Tax Benefit, Income Support, Housing Tax Benefit and Pension Credits) |
Free (funded only courses) |
Free (funded only courses) |
First full level 3 qualification free only. Advanced learning loans available for further level 3 qualifications |
Free if learner does not have a GCSE Maths/English at grade C or above |
Not working, not claiming benefit but actively seeking employment |
Free (funded only courses) |
Free (funded only courses) |
First full level 3 qualification free only. Advanced learning loans available for further level 3 qualifications |
Free if learner does not have a GCSE Maths/English at grade C or above |
24+
(Age as at start date
of course) |
Working
(includes part time) |
Tuition Fees Payable |
Tuition Fees Payable |
24+ loan or tuition fee payment required |
Free if learner does not have a GCSE Maths/English at grade C or above |
On Benefits (including, Job Seekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, Council Tax Benefit, Income Support, Housing Tax Benefit and Pension Credits) |
Free (funded only courses) |
Free (funded only courses) |
24+ loan or tuition fee payment required |
Free if learner does not have a GCSE Maths/English at grade C or above |
Not working, not claiming benefit but actively seeking employment |
Free (funded only courses) |
Free (funded only courses) |
24+ loan or tuition fee payment required |
Free if learner does not have a GCSE Maths/English at grade C or above |