There is a lot of help available to fund your learning, particularly if you are unemployed or on a low income. To help you find out what funding is available please click on the following links.
Career Development LoansIf you are looking to enhance your work related skills you may be interested in taking out a Career Development loan.
Education Maintenance AllowanceThese provide financial support to eligible 16 to 19 year olds whose date of birth is after 1 March 1989, who are from low income families and who undertake a recognised full time course of study, in a school or college.
Further EducationCourses below Higher National Certificate level (that is Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 6 or below) are classed as Further Education and are typically taken at college.
Higher EducationCourses at Higher National Certificate level or above (that is Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 7 or above) are classed as Higher Education. These are usually taken at college or university
ILA ScotlandThis national scheme is open to learners aged 16 years of age or over. Depending on your circumstances you may get up to £200 per year to help towards the cost of your learning.
Training SchemesInformation on national training schemes such as New Deal, Training for Work, Skillseekers and Modern Apprenticeships can be found here.
Further Help and InformationTo help you understand the funding options available we have also included a Further Help and Information section. This includes an overview of residency criteria, glossary of common terms, details of useful contacts and a regularly updated FAQ section.
Your Guide to Funding
A useful overview of funding for learner funding titled "Helping you meet the costs of learning" is available to view or download. If you would like printed copies of the documents that can be viewed on this page please visit our Request Printed Information page.