MONEY MATTERS BURSARY FOR DEFINED LEARNERS 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 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 even childcare. Please visit www.andover.ac.uk/information/finance-funding for more information.
19+ ADVANCED LEARNER LOANS Did you know the 19+ Advanced Learner Loan can cover the cost of tuition for Access courses and many Level 3 and 4 courses like Diplomas, Extended Diplomas and Advanced and Higher Apprenticeships? Repayments don’t begin until you finish the course and are earning at least £26,658. 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/en
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.
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