I'd love to hear others experiences of this. I have wanted to apply to train for years but there has always been something stopping me. DC'S too young, no reliable childcare etc. I now finally seem to be in a place where logistically it could be possible. Both dc's are full time in school and my lovely dm has semi retired and is helping out with school runs etc while we both work full time.
The problem now is we have recently moved and our mortgage has almost doubled meaning I cannot afford a massive drop in income at this time.
But I am so frustrated, I have wanted this for years and dread the thought of another 10 years going by and looking back with regret that I didn't just go for it.
So can anyone advise on what kind of bursary I could get, would I be entitled to tax credits and could I work alongside studying?
I realise there is a very real chance that I wouldn't get offered a place on the course, I just feel like I really need to try
Thank you