Have you heard about the Advanced Learner Loan?

If you're aged 19 or over and want to study A Levels, an Access to Higher Education Diploma, or a Level 3 to 6 Vocational Qualification, you'll need to pay your college or training organisation for the cost of your course.

NOTE: The fees quoted on this website are a general guide only and may be subject to change.

The Advanced Learner Loan is a government-funded loan to help learners. It's easy to apply for, doesn't take your household income into account and doesn't involve a credit check.

Here are some key facts about the loan:

• Repayments are linked to what you earn and not how much you borrowed.
• You only have to start making repayments when you've finished your course and you're earning over £27,295 a year (or over £524 a week or £2,274 a month). Until then you don't need to pay back anything, but you can make voluntary repayments at any time.
• You pay 9% of the money you earn over £27,295, before tax. For example, if you earn £28,000 a year, your monthly repayment will be £5 a month; and if you earn £36,000 a year, it will be £65 per month.
• Interest is charged on a sliding scale between the Retail Price Index (RPI) and RPI +3%, depending on how much you earn.

More about Advanced Learner Loans

If you are aged 19 or under on the date your College course begins, you may be eligible for financial support with childcare costs through the Care to Learn scheme.

This government-funded initiative is designed to help young parents continue their education by covering childcare expenses while they study. The support can include:

• Childcare costs during your timetabled lessons
• Travel expenses to and from your childcare provider

To qualify, you must:

• Be aged 19 or under at the start of your course
• Be the main carer for your child
• Be enrolled on a publicly funded course at Harlow College
• Use a registered childcare provider

Care to Learn can make a real difference in helping you balance your studies with parenting responsibilities. If you think you might be eligible or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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To speak to someone about help with money call 01279 868057
You can also email us.

Depending on your household income, you may be entitled to help with the costs of attending and staying at college to complete your course.