Financial Support
If you are on any unemployment benefits – you will have to sign off for the 10 weeks.
The course is free and students may be eligible to apply for funding to assist their studies.
Students aged 16-18 :
May be eligible for Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
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Household Income
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Weekly EMA Entitlement
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Up To £21,885
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£30
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£21,886 to £26,840
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£20
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£26,841 to £32,400
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£10
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£32,401 and Above
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£0
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Students aged 19+:
May be eligible for Assembly Learning Grant (ALG)
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Household Income
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Part-Time Entitlement - 275 Hours
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£0 - £5,895
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£750
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£5,896 to £11,790
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£450
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£11,791 to £17,700
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£300
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£17,701 and Above
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£0
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All the relevant forms for these funds will be provided for the successful recruits, and help can be given to fill them out. You must have a bank account to apply for these funds.