The money could be a loan, a grant you do not have to pay back, or paid to someone else, for example a childcare provider.
Quick facts
- Age
- 19 or over
- Course
- Further education
- Apply to
- Your college or provider
- Amount
- Decided by your provider
- Childcare
- Age 20 or over
What it can help with
Learner Support can help pay for things you need to attend your course or study that are not covered by your course fees.
The money could help with, for example:
- travel costs
- accommodation
- materials and equipment
- a laptop and wifi
- childcare with an Ofsted-registered childcare provider
How much you get
Your learning provider decides how much you get and how it’s paid to you. It depends on their scheme and your circumstances.
Childcare
You must be 20 or over to get funding for childcare costs.
If you’re 19 and want help with childcare costs, you can apply for Care to Learn instead. See Care to Learn.
Other funding
You can apply for Learner Support even if you get some other types of funding, for example Care to Learn or Disability Living Allowance.
Common questions
Who can get Learner Support?
People aged 19 or over on a further education course who are facing financial hardship.
How do I apply?
Through your learning provider, for example your college.
How much can I get?
Your learning provider decides, depending on their scheme and your circumstances.
Can it pay for childcare?
Yes, if you are 20 or over and use an Ofsted-registered provider.