Fees and eligibility

Our courses are free

Our courses are free and our funding is managed by the Mayor of London, GLA (Greater London Authority) and Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). 

To qualify for free courses, you must be: 

  • a London resident 
  • aged 19 or over on the 31 August 2024 

You must also fulfil the residency requirements set out in one or more of the following categories: 

  • UK nationals and other persons with right of abode 
  • UK nationals in the EEA 
  • EEA nationals in the UK 
  • Other non-UK nationals
HALS students

Financial support

We understand that for many learners money can be a barrier to successful study. Although we’re not able to provide any direct financial support, we have an excellent record of helping learners apply for funds to cover:

  • fees
  • equipment
  • course materials

Contact us for help

Please contact us if you do not qualify for free courses but you: 

  • are a refugee 
  • are an asylum seeker  
  • have another immigration status 
  • live outside of London within the UK 

Sometimes we’re able to make further checks to see if you’re able to study our free courses. 

You’ll need to provide evidence of eligibility for our free courses. We’ll let you know how you can do this once you’ve applied for a course.

Contact Haringey Learns
HALS staff