Funding and benefits for young people aged 16 years and older in further education or training
- 16 to 19 Bursary Fund
- Advanced Learner Loan
- Further Education courses and funding
- Other sources of funding
16 to 19 Bursary Fund
You could get a bursary to help with education-related costs if you’re aged 16 to 19 and:
- studying at a publicly funded school (one that doesn’t charge you for attending it) or college in England (not a university)
- on a training course, including unpaid work experience like a supported internship or traineeship
If you’re 19 and over, you could also get a bursary if you either:
- are continuing on a course you started aged 16 to 18 (known as being a "19+ continuer")
- have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
Find out more about the 16 to 19 Bursary Fund on GOV.UK (external link).
Advanced Learner Loan
These loans are for adult learners who have not yet achieved a level 3 qualification e.g., A ‘levels or Level 3 B’tech. Advanced Learner Loans are for people who are aged 19 or older when they start their course.
The course must be:
- a Level 3, 4, 5 or 6 qualification, for example A Levels or graduate certificate
- at an approved college or training provider, for example a Supported Internship
There are no credit checks, and you are not assessed on your earnings.
The Advanced Learner Loan is a loan so it must be paid back when you’ve finished your course and are earning more than £21,000 a year.
Find out more about Advanced Learner Loans at GOV.UK (external link).
Further Education courses and funding
Find out more about Further Education and funding at GOV.UK (external link).
Other sources of funding
6th forms and colleges may have other sources of funding or bursaries that young people are entitled to.
Ask your setting or training provider about student support services that have more specific information so you can check you are getting all the financial support available.
Student Unions are national organisations that represent all students. They are a good source of information and practical help.
Find out more on the National Students Union – Information for disabled students page (external link).
Tottenham Grammar School Foundation and Grant
Provides financial assistance to eligible young people resident in Haringey, for educational purposes by granting awards, scholarships and bursaries. To apply contact the Foundation directly via their website: Tottenham Grammar School Foundation and Grant website (external link).
