How It Works

The Application Process

Once you have decided on the course you would like to study, on each of our course pages there is an ‘Apply now’ button.

After this you will then be asked to enter some basic personal details, and once submitted, our online learning platform instantly creates you an account. At this point you should check your email so you can activate your account and login. Once have logged in, you will be able to start the application process. To complete the process you’ll need to supply some personal information and upload images of some identity documents. This is an essential step in order to claim your government funding. Some of the documents you need to upload include:

• ID (eg, driving licence or passport)
• Employment status
• Proof of earnings (eg, payslip, P60 or employment contract)
• Proof of address (eg, driving licence, utility bill)

Instructions at each step will be given in the platform and our tech team will also be on hand to help.

Once you have completed the application process and uploaded all documents your application will be reviewed. Once successful you will be emailed confirmation and next steps. When you next login your learning platform will update and you will be introduced to one of our partner further education colleges who will deliver your free course. They may contact you to confirm some further details, once this is complete, you will be fully enrolled on your course and can start submitting assignments.

If you are unsure which course is the right one for you, you can contact our Adult Learning Team via the contact form below. If you leave your details once of our team will call you back within one working day.

You can apply at any time, choosing the funding option that is right for you. For more information on the different funding options that are available click here.

Using an Advanced Learner Loan to fund your course

Subject to eligibility you maybe able to use a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan to fund your course. If you are, the process couldn’t be simpler and follows the same route described above. For more information on Advanced Learner Loans please see our ‘Funding’ page for more information. If you are wanting to use this type of funding for an Access to Higher Education Diploma there is the extra benefit that the loan is written off once you graduate from university.