Adult Learners
Funding & Finance
There are various funding options available for adults returning to education.
Don’t let financial concerns stand in the way of your career goals. Take a moment to complete our quick enquiry form, and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch to discuss your finance options.
Depending on your personal circumstances, you may be eligible for:
- for free study
- for an Advanced Learner Loan
- to split the cost of your course over three instalments
- to apply for additional financial support
If you have any questions on finance and funding, please don’t hesitate to contact the College using the live webchat at the bottom of the website, or alternatively you can call us on 0161 631 5050.
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Adult Learners
Local Flexibility Courses
Our Local Flexibility Courses provide the opportunity to develop skills that support the local economy, with funding available for eligible learners.
Key Facts:
- If you receive certain benefits, such as Job Seekers’ Allowance, Universal Credit, Employment & Support Allowance, or if your earnings are below £25,000, you may be eligible for course funding.
- It must be your first time enrolling on the course.
- Virtual courses are free for individuals who live within Greater Manchester.
- Maths and English courses are free for all learners.
If you have any questions on finance and funding, please don’t hesitate to contact the College using the live webchat at the bottom of the website, or alternatively you can call us on 0161 631 5050.
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Adult Learners
Course Fees
- The cost of Adult Learning courses can vary depending on your chosen programme, study method, and personal circumstances.
- To make learning more accessible, we offer the option to pay in instalments on many of our courses.
- If you are unemployed and receiving certain government benefits, such as Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit (while in training), you may be eligible for course funding.
- For those studying a Level 3 qualification, our advisors can guide you on applying for an Advanced Learner Loan. In some cases, this loan may be written off if you progress to a degree programme, making higher education more affordable.
*Eligibility criteria applies
If you have any questions on finance and funding, please don’t hesitate to contact the College using the live webchat at the bottom of the website, or alternatively you can call us on 0161 631 5050.
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What is an
Advanced Learner Loan?
And how to apply
An Advanced Learner Loan could fund your Level 3 or above qualification and help you achieve qualifications to progress to university-level study, whether that is with us at Salford City College Group or elsewhere. These courses can also help you gain promotion at work or launch a new career.
If you study an Access to University (Higher Education) Diploma, Student Finance England will ‘write off’ your Advanced Learner Loan once you complete an eligible university-level course.
Key Facts about Advanced Learner Loans
- Apply for a loan of £300 or more
- You pay nothing up front for your course fees
- You don’t pay anything back until you earn more than £25,000 a year
- There are no credit checks
- The loan doesn’t depend on your income or household income
- You can access an Advanced Learner Loan if you are on benefits or unemployed
- You can get an Advanced Learner Loan even if you have had one before (maximum of 4 loans)
- You can take out more than one Advanced Learner Loan at the same time to cover two applicable courses.
To qualify for a loan, you must be:
- Aged 24 or over at the start of your course
- Aged 19 to 23 and already have studied a full Level 3 course (that’s A Levels or an Advanced Vocational qualification)
- Resident in the UK for the past three years
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* Subject to eligibility. Contact us on 0161 631 5050 for more information.