Financial support for learning

Although most full-time learners are not entitled to social security benefits, these may be available ot certain learners such as single parents and disabled learners.

Information on funding can be downloaded from our A Guide to Funding for Adult Learners.

Individual Learning Accounts Wales

Finding well-paid work can be difficult if you don't have relevant qualifications. Paying for the right training can make things even harder.

This is where an Individual Learning Account Wales (ILA Wales) can help. Your ILA Wales can help you pay for fees and books for your chosen course. It isn't a loan so you don't have to pay the money back.

Your Action

To find out about ILA Wales, view the ILA Wales website or contact the Careers Advice line on 0800 100 900.

Career Development Loans

These are loans of up to £10,000. You can borrow this money to help you do a course that will help you in your career. While you are learning the Government will pay the interest. You don't start repaying the loan until you have finished your course.

Your Action

To find out more about Career Development Loans visit the Student Finance Wales website or contact the Career Development Loans information line on 0800 585 505.

Assembly Learning Grants

Funded by the Welsh Assembly Government, Assembly Learning Grants help people on low incone to get into further or higher education.

Your Action

To find out more about Assembly Learning Grants, visit the Student Finance Wales website, or contact the Student Finance Wales contact centre on 0845 602 8845, or your local college or local education authority.

Student Finance Wales

You may be eligible for financial support from Student Finance Wales. This will depend on:

• where you live
• your household income
• your personal circumstances
• the course you would like to study

Your Action

To find out more about support with tuition fees, student loans, the Assembly Learning Grant, and specific grants and bursaries, visit the Student Finance Wales website, or contact the Student Finance Wales contact centre on 0845 602 8845.