Help with government grant for adult part time college course?

Question

Hi

I have just finished my Level 2 concepts in counselling, i am now wanting to go onto level 3. One major problem, the governement helps out with funding for the courses and i only have to pay £30 enrolment fee becaue im a single parent on a low income. Now signing up to level 3 has just changed.

Apparently the government have pulled out of funding therefore i have to pay nearly £1,000, which obviously i cant afford.

The best part is, the government are funding the final (diploma) so basically i got the first free then the next i have hit a brick wall........yet my diploma is free!!

I have been told that this is discrimination to students on low income. Im just wondering if anyone knows about this type of stuff and can help me out??

thanks

sam

Answer 1

I don't know if this is an option you can consider but if you were to go full time would you not get your fees paid for you or at least a student loan?

Full time at college these days may equate to just 30 hours or less a week.

Failing this you could think about applying to trust funds and also for an Individual learning account (ILA ) upwards of £250 to help with the costs. Apply at learn direct for the application form for the ILA. Go to www.learndirect/gov.co.uk

Good luck!

Answer 2

Get a loan for the 1000 and pay it after graduation.