You can apply if you are 19 or older on 31st August 2025.

If your household income is under £30,000, you could get help with:

• Travel to and from college

• Essential equipment (like uniforms, books, kits, or materials)

• Childcare

• Tuition fees*

• Exam fees

• Professional registrations or memberships (linked to your course or career)
  
  

You may get up to 75% of your tuition fees covered if you’re not eligible for ESFA tuition fee remission or an Advanced Learner Loan.

If your household income is between £30,001 and under £35,000, you could get help with:

• Travel to and from college

You may be eligible if you:

• Have a household income of £35,000 or less

• Get Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance (income-based), ESA, or Universal Credit

• Get the Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit

• Can show you are facing financial hardship

Click here to see what documents you’ll need to provide.