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Does anybody know anything about college funding/fees etc for an adult course?

I am hoping to enrol for a course in September. My husband earns £30k, I am currently unemployed as a carer for my disabled child.

I can't find detailed information online so I will contact the college tomorrow, but just wondering out of interest if anybody knows the answer.

The course leaflet says

If you are aged 24+ and meet the unemployed criteria, or earn less than £19,890 annual gross salary, tuition fees will be waived.

I can't find what the criteria actually is. Does this mean only my personal circumstances will be considered (unemployed, not earning) or will be husbands salary be taken into account and therefore not qualify for a fee waiver?

Money is very tight and we can't afford the cost of the course (around £1000) but I am feeling ready to try and do something for myself and eventually get back into work.

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I think it depends on the level of the course - do you know? Level 3 are often free for unemployed if you don’t already have a level 3 qualification

It's a level two course

It depends on who is funding it and whether you have basic level 2 qualifications already. Government funding usually depends on your unemployment/benefit status. For a level 3 you can get an Advanced Learning Loan. What is the course?

Level two is usually free if you’re on benefits. It’s equivalent to an a level so isn’t something you can get much career progression with (it usually takes about 3/4 months to do).

Are you able to do a level 3 course as you can sometimes work from that? Obv ignore if you’re just doing it for fun.

I have 11 GCSEs C and above, but no other qualifications.

It's for level two teaching assistant so I think I have to start there then progress to level 3?

It's what I'd like to do for a career when my son won't be relying on me so much in the next couple of years

The college I teach at offer installments for adults who are not eligible for funding to assist them. Funding rules are quite complex and depend on varying factors. Contact student services at the college for advice, they have a access to this information.

Level 2 is gcse level, level 3 A level (although you need an extended Level 3 for uni entry at 3 A level equivalent, or more than one qualification)

You should be able to take a level 3 directly, do you have any relevant voluntary experience as that is normally a requirement.

Achievement of NCFE level 2 or NVQ 2 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

This is a level 3 requirement that I don't have I am at beginner/entry level really so I expect level 2 to be my starting point

I will thank you

It's just not a possibility for us to pay upfront or monthly so I am hoping I will meet the criteria or be able to get a loan if not.

Is it possible to do an apprenticeship instead where the course is funded? Aware that might be too many hours tho.

Yeah at the moment my son still needs me around so a part time course with occasional days on placements would be ideal. It's just the financial side, I will contact the college today.

In my area, the financial criteria has changed. It used to be total household income, and now it is the learners individual income that is assessed. I have accessed a few courses this way which i would previously have had to pay for. I would jmagine its the same in your area.