{"id":11462,"date":"2023-06-27T04:53:29","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T04:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/?page_id=11462"},"modified":"2023-10-10T11:20:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T11:20:22","slug":"further-education-courses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theukrules.co.uk\/rules\/lifestyle\/education\/further-education-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"Further Education (FE) Courses | Find Funding to Study in UK"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Further education courses range from the basics (e.g. English and maths) to Higher National Diplomas (HNDs).<\/p>\n<p>FE courses for 16 to 19-year-olds can also include three technical and applied qualifications, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Level 3 tech levels (to help you specialise for a position in a specific technical job).<\/li>\n<li>Level 2 technical certificates (to help you progress to another tech level or to secure employment).<\/li>\n<li>Applied general qualifications (for continuing your general education at an advanced level through applied learning).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Paying for Tuition<\/h2>\n<p>In fact, there are no fees for many of the further education courses (e.g. basic mathematics, reading, writing).<\/p>\n<p>So, if you are studying for your first qualification (that is equivalent to GCSE or A level), and under the age of 24, you may not need to pay for the tuition.<\/p>\n<p>Even so, you might also be able to get financial support to help cover some of the course materials or your daily expenses (see further details below).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Another section explains <a href=\"\/rules\/lifestyle\/education\/what-different-qualification-levels-mean\/\">what different qualification levels mean<\/a> based on the difficulty level for each course.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>How to Find a Further Education Course<\/h2>\n<p>You can use the National Careers Service to <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalcareers.service.gov.uk\/find-a-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">search online for learning opportunities<\/a> (by course name or provider) at colleges, training providers, and local education authorities. Further education courses are also available through the internet or by email (called &#8216;distance learning&#8217;). You can also contact them to get free advice about choosing the right course.<\/p>\n<p><strong>National Careers Service Helpline<\/strong><br \/>\nTelephone: <a href=\"tel:0800100900\">0800 100 900<\/a><br \/>\n    Lines open daily: 8am to 10pm<br \/>\n    <a href=\"\/rules\/call-charges\/\">Charges and freephone numbers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>    PO Box 1331<br \/>\n    Newcastle Upon Tyne<br \/>\n    NE99 5EB<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Statistical data and performance indicators, made available through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/statistical-data-sets\/fe-choices-performance-indicators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FE Choices<\/a> on the GOV.UK website, provides clear and comparable information to help learners and employers make informed decisions about post-16 further education and training.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>FE Courses for 16 and 17-Year-Olds<\/h2>\n<p>Learners who are aged sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) will be able to study a further education course (either):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On a full-time basis at school or college<\/li>\n<li>While based in a working environment (e.g. through <a href=\"\/rules\/lifestyle\/education\/apprenticeships\/\">apprenticeships and traineeships<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have yet to turn eighteen (18), and you are approaching the end of a school or college course, you will be guaranteed a place on an FE course for the following autumn.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Find out what is on offer from your school or the <a href=\"\/rules\/housing\/local-councils\/\">local council authority<\/a>. You can also speak to an adviser at the National Careers Service.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Funding and other Financial Help<\/h2>\n<p>In most cases, you will get some help towards the costs of the course, arranging childcare, and your day-to-day living expenses.<\/p>\n<p>But, the actual subject that you are studying, and your personal circumstances, determines whether you qualify for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/rules\/lifestyle\/education\/student-finance\/16-to-19-bursary-fund\/\">16 to 19 Bursary Fund<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/rules\/lifestyle\/education\/student-finance\/advanced-learner-loan\/\">Advanced Learning Loan<\/a> (helps individuals who are 19 or older with college or training course costs)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/rules\/lifestyle\/education\/student-finance\/dance-and-drama-awards-funding\/\">Care to Learn<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/rules\/lifestyle\/education\/student-finance\/dance-and-drama-awards-funding\/\">Dance and Drama Awards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/rules\/lifestyle\/education\/learner-support\/\">Discretionary Learner Support Fund<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/rules\/lifestyle\/education\/get-funding-for-college-accommodations\/\">Residential Support Scheme (RSS)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Funding for Essential Skills<\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule, level 1 and 2 English and mathematics courses, along with certain other types of courses, are free of charge.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<h4>Improving Your English, Maths, and ICT Skills<\/h4>\n<p>Most companies who are <a href=\"\/rules\/employment\/employing\/recruiting\/\">sourcing people into employment<\/a> will require applicants to have basic reading, writing, and maths skills. You would also need to have these basic skill sets for further study (e.g. to get qualifications in the <a href=\"\/rules\/lifestyle\/education\/apprenticeships\/\">Regulated Qualifications Framework<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>In most cases, being over the age of sixteen (16), and having <a href=\"\/rules\/lifestyle\/education\/school-curriculum\/\">already left school<\/a>, would mean you do not have to pay to learn:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>English or mathematics to GCSE level<\/li>\n<li>Selected courses relating to information and communication technology (ICT)<\/li>\n<li>English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: In most cases, ESOL courses are free (or discounted). It would depend on your <a href=\"\/rules\/employment\/employing\/contracts\/employment-status\/\">employment status<\/a> and how long you have been resident in England. You may qualify for the <a href=\"\/rules\/lifestyle\/education\/learner-support\/\">Learner Support Fund<\/a> if there is a course fee.<\/p>\n<p>Besides learning courses at further education colleges and at the premises of training providers, you might also learn at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adult education centres<\/li>\n<li>Children&#8217;s centres<\/li>\n<li>Libraries (and other <a href=\"\/rules\/legal\/community\/\">community venues<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Free Training for Learners on Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>You could qualify for FE course funding if you are claiming certain types of unemployment benefits, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/rules\/employment\/benefits\/jobseekers\/allowance\/\">Jobseeker&#8217;s Allowance (JSA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/rules\/employment\/benefits\/entitlement\/esa\/types\/\">Work-related activity group of Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/rules\/employment\/benefits\/universal-credit\/\">Universal Credit (when required to do training)<\/a><\/li>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Your Jobcentre work coach will be able to confirm what kind of training is on offer and available for you.<\/p>\n<p>Some colleges and training providers also offer funding for further education courses. You might get it if you are claiming other social security benefits or you do not qualify for free training through the local job centre.<\/p>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2>Financial Help from a Charitable Trust<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.family-action.org.uk\/what-we-do\/grants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Family Action Grant Service<\/a> distributes funding to help people and families in need. 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