The guidance below is subject to change as we await confirmation from the Government regarding funding for courses starting from September 2021.
Covering the Cost of Your Course
Courses with CLPC in the course code
£84
Deane Road
TA212-CLPC
If you are aged 60 or over at the start of the course, you will be entitled to have your fees waived, whether you are in employment or not. You will need a bus pass, birth certificate or driving licence to enrol, as proof of your age. If you’re under 60, you may be entitled to have your fees waived for beginner type courses if you receive one of the following benefits - evidence of benefit must be dated within 3 months of Beginners enrolment date: • JSA • Income Support • Council Tax Benefit • Working Tax Credit (not single person discount) • ESA (WRAG) • Universal Credit • Housing Benefit
Courses with AD or CLFS in the course code
Up to Level 2
Carpentry & Joinery Diploma Level 2: C&G i Q 2
£3,022
BA152-AD15
Deane Road
£70
CO444-CLFS
Deane Road
£1,828
TI002-AD02
Deane Road
You may be entitled to have your fees waived for a course up to Level 2 if you: 1) Are unemployed (or earning less than £338 per month) and receive an eligible benefit and are taking the course to help you find employment or improve your current employment situation and the course is relevant to your job prospect. Evidence of benefit/s must be preferably dated within 3 months of enrolment date and not more than 6 months prior. Eligible benefits are: • JSA including National • Working Tax Credit • Universal Credit - Work Insurance credit only • Housing Benefit Preparation Group, Work • ESA (WRAG) • Council Tax Benefit Focused Interview Group, Work • Income Support (not single person discount) Related Requirement Groups 2) Work and earn less than £18,135 per year: You will need one pay slip dated within 3 months of the COURSE START DATE showing max of £1462 per month or £338 per week before stoppages (gross pay, not take home pay) or your current employment contract which states gross wage. 3) If you don’t already have a full Level 2 qualification in any subject and need to study at a lower level in order to progress to Level 2: A full Level 2 qualification is equivalent to one A Level pass, two or three AS Levels, five or more GCSEs grades A*-C/9-4 or an NVQ 2. There are other qualifications which are equivalent to a full Level 2 so please ask if you are unsure. You will be asked to sign a self-declaration at enrolment.
Level 3 courses if you are aged 19 - 23 at the start of the course Carpentry & Joinery Diploma Level 3: CITB i Q 3
Various
10/09/2018
09:00
10.5
36
Free* or
Level 3 You may be entitled to have your fees waived if you do not already have a full Level 3 qualification in any subject. A full Level 3 qualification is equivalent to two or more A Level passes, four or more AS Levels, or an NVQ 3 Diploma (subsidiary or above). There are other qualifications which are equivalent to a full Level 3 so please ask if you are unsure. You may be asked to sign a self-declaration form at enrolment. There are new opportunities for adult learners to undertake selected Level 3 qualifications for free, especially Greater Manchester residents. For more details please see our latest fees information at www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/fees You may be able to take out an Advanced Learner Loan: Please visit www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/advanced-learner-loans for more information. If you have any questions about whether a loan is right for you please contact The Money Advice Service via moneyadviceservice.org.uk or call 0300 500 5000. DISCLAIMER: Every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this guide was accurate at the time of printing. Bolton College is constantly evaluating its services to meet the needs of learners; therefore courses, timetables, fees, resources and facilities may be subject to change without prior notice.
