The following fee remissions apply to any individual who falls into one or more of the categories listed below
Unemployed Individuals
- Unemployed and in receipt of Universal Credit
- Unemployed and in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance (JSA)
- Unemployed and in receipt of another state benefit such as income support, Housing Benefit, Working Tax Credit, Guaranteed pension credit
- Unemployed and not in receipt of any benefits
Employed or Self-Employed Individuals
If you are employed or self-employed and earn below £26,800 annual gross salary, you may qualify for fee remission.
You must provide evidence at the time of enrolment, such as -
- a wage slip dated within the last 3 months, or
- your most recent HMRC tax return
First Full Level 2 or Level 3 Qualification (Ages 19 to 23)
If you are aged between 19 and 23 and undertaking your first full Level 2 or Level 3 qualification, you may be eligible for fee remission.
Discretionary Learner Support Fund
If you do not qualify for any of the above fee remissions but have a household income of less than £38,000, you may still be eligible for help through the Discretionary Learner Support Fund.
This fund can support you with the cost of -
- course fees
- books and learning materials
- equipment
- travel expenses
- visits related to your course
- exams
- childcare
The DLS fund is designed to help you overcome financial difficulties and successfully achieve your qualification.
DLS application forms are available from our centre receptions or from your tutor.