Adult Learning Grant

Thinking about going back to college but worried about money?

If you need qualifications to get the job you really want, the Adult Learning Grant (ALG) can help you pay for course-related costs. So if you’re ready to go back into learning and take charge of your future, read on and see what the ALG can do for you.

What can the Adult Learning Grant do for me?

Your Grant could help you to:

get promoted
improve your skills
get qualifications if you didn’t get them first time around
continue your learning if you’ve been on another funding scheme like the Educational Maintenance Allowance
get qualifications more quickly by studying full-time instead of part-time
gain a qualification to back up your work experience.

How much will I get and what can I use it for?

You can use your ALG for learning-related costs such as books, equipment and travel. Visit the ALG Section on Directgov to find out if you qualify and how much you can get.

Which courses can I do?

You can use the Grant to study full-time for your first full level 2 or 3 qualification. Level 2 qualifications are equivalent to five or more GCSEs at grades A-C or NVQ Level 2. Level 3 qualifications are equivalent to two A levels or NVQ level 3.

You can choose from a huge range of subjects, including:

Business: administration, website design, accounting, computer skills, advertising
Construction: electrical, painting and decorating, plumbing, carpentry, bricklaying
Sciences: sociology, biology, physics, chemistry, psychology
Health and care: childcare, counselling, dental nursing, fitness instruction
Services: retail, hairdressing, catering, travel and tourism, customer service.

Search our Learning Directory to see which courses are running in your area. And if you’d like help deciding which course is best for you, call one of our Careers Coaches on 08080 100 333.

How can I find out more about the Adult Learning Grant?

Find out all you need to know about the Grant in the ALG Section on Directgov.

I want to apply

Take your first step towards a brighter future and call the Careers Advice Service today on 0800 100 900 to order an application pack. You can also pick up one from your local college’s Student Services team.