Find out what support you might be able to get to help with your living costs.
Help to pay for a course
Loans, bursaries or grants you can get to help with course fees.

Free level 3 qualifications
The government will pay for you to do a level 3 qualification if you either:
- do not already have a level 3 qualification
- have a level 3 qualification but you earn less than the National Living Wage
Search free level 3 courses on the National Careers Service website.
Advanced Learner Loan
You can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to help with the costs of a course at a college or training provider. You might be able to get a loan no matter what your income is.
You'll need to be 19 or older on the first day of your course.
Adult bursaries and grants
If you’re an adult, you can apply for grants and bursaries to help pay for courses and training.
The bursaries and grants you can apply for depend on your circumstances.
Student finance
You might be able to borrow money to help pay for university or college tuition fees.
If you’re a full-time student with children, you might be able to get extra help called Parents’ Learning Allowance.
Find out about student finance for undergraduates on GOV.UK.
If you’re starting a course from January 2027 and need student finance, the way student finance works will change for you. The UK government is introducing the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE).
Find out about the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) from Student Finance England.
Get careers advice
A careers adviser can help you:
- take the first step in your career
- work out what jobs you might enjoy
- change jobs or progress in your current career
- decide on an ideal training choice
Education related costs
You might be able to get help to pay for things related to studying such as travel, books and equipment.

Learner support
Help with the costs for things you need to attend a further education course, if you're aged 19 or older.
Care to Learn
The Care to Learn scheme can help with childcare costs while you study if you’re a parent under 20.
16 to 19 bursary fund
Get help with costs if you’re 16 to 19 and in education, training or doing unpaid work experience.
Help with transport costs to sixth form or college
Find out what services or discounts are available in your area to help with travel costs to sixth form or college. You'll need to be 16 to 19 years old and in education.
Other support available

Find out about help with money you could get if you're a care a leaver or have been looked after.
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See what government funded childcare support is available and check what you can get.

Support to help with everyday living costs.