100% FEE REDUCTION

Courses can be free if you meet certain eligibility criteria.

You may be able to study for free if you are currently receiving benefits and actively looking for work, or if you are in employment and earning less than £25,750 per year.

If you don’t meet the criteria for fully funded courses (up to Level 2), you may still be able to get financial support through the Learner Support Fund. This can help with costs of course fees if your household income is below £25,750 (or up to £40,000 for travel and childcare support).

To check your eligibility or apply for support, please contact Student Services on 01274 327281 or email studentexperience@shipley.ac.uk.

To qualify for free courses, you may need to provide evidence depending on your circumstances:

• Universal Credit – Using the UC account you will need to provide evidence of the 3 month payments
• Jobseeker’s Allowance – evidence of your benefit,  most recent letter from DWP
• Employment and Support Allowance (work-related activity group) – evidence of your benefit,  most recent letter from DWP
• Not currently working but claiming eligible benefits –  evidence of your benefit,  most recent letter from DWP
• Employed or self-employed earning under £25,750 – recent payslips (last 3 months) or using the UC account you will need to provide evidence of the 3 month payments, or a P60, or an employment contract showing your income
• Carer’s Allowance – evidence of your benefit, most recent letter from DWP