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If you are aged 16-18 and in care, a care leaver, receiving Income Support or Universal Credit and supporting yourself or receiving Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payment as well as Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit you may be entitled to a bursary to help cover the cost of travel, books, equipment etc.

Discretionary Learner Support/Bursary Funds

19+ Advanced Learner Loans

Funding is also available to students whose household income is below £32,960, this can help with costs associated with your studies including specialist uniform, protective equipment, travel or childcare for learners aged over 20.

Please visit www.andover.ac.uk/ information/finance-funding for more information.

Did you know the 19+ Advanced Learner Loan can cover the cost of tuition for Access courses and many Level 3 & 4 courses like Diplomas, Extended Diplomas and Advanced & Higher apprenticeships?

Repayments don’t begin until you finish the course and are earning at least £524 per week or £2,274 per month. Apply to college and once you receive an offer letter complete a loan application at www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan/ overview

For further details please go to www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan or for help and money advice please go to www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/

need help? Childcare Support

Are you under 20 and have a child? You could be eligible for help from the Care-to-Learn Loan Scheme. Find out more by visiting www.gov.uk/care-to-learn

If you are 20 or over and your household income is less than £32,960 then you may also get childcare support through our College Learner Support Fund.

If you are experiencing financial difficulties that may force you to withdraw your application, Please call our Student Finance team on 01264 360014 before making any decisions! Visit: www.andover.ac.uk/information/ finance-funding or email,

inforegandover@sparsholt.ac.uk

Please note: Financial limits may be subject to change by Student Finance England and/or the College Group.

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