Age 16-18
Most of our learners pay no course fees
All adult students pay a £30 college membership fee.
There are many ways in which you may be eligible for free or discounted courses. You may even be surprised at what you may qualify for.
All fees listed on our course information pages are the maximum fee, if paid. Higher Education course fees are the maximum fee, per year of the course.
Where fees are charged, we’ve removed or reduced costs wherever we can, and have kept prices fixed at our lowest rates as much as possible.
Specific criteria apply and we will assess your eligibility for discounts and free courses when you come to enrol.
To be eligible for funding and free courses, students need to have Home Status. If required, you may be asked to provide your Home Office Documentation to enable us to assess your eligibility.
Greater London Authority students may not need to have been resident for 3 years.
Residency and eligibility rules are complex and we will confirm your free course status when you enrol. In addition, to have your fees removed, you may be required to show us proof of income or benefits.
FREE for all students
English, Maths GCSE, Functional Skills
FREE for students aged 19+ who does not already hold grade C/4 or above at GCSE in English and maths
Essential Digital Skills
FREE for students aged 19+
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
FREE if in receipt of certain benefits or earning less than £21,157.50 annual gross salary
Multiply: Everyday Number Skills
FREE for students aged 19+ who does not already hold grade C/4 or above at GCSE in English and maths
FREE for most students
Entry to Level 1 courses
FREE for students aged 19 – 23, who do not already have a full Level 1 or above qualification
FREE for students aged 24+ who are unemployed or meet low wage criteria
Level 2 courses
FREE for students aged 19 – 23, who do not already have a full Level 2 or above qualification
FREE for students aged 24+ who are unemployed or meet low wage criteria
Level 3 courses
You can get a free level 3 qualification if you meet any of the following criteria:
- are 19 or over and do not already have a Level 3 qualification
- already have a level 3 qualification or higher but earn below the National Living Wage annually (£20,319 from April 2023)
- already have a level 3 qualification or higher but are unemployed
19+ advanced learner loan
This is a government loan available to anyone over 19, wanting to study an eligible Level 3, 4, 5 or 6 course. To qualify for this loan, you must have lived in the UK for more than three years and have ‘settled status.’
HE loan
You may be able to pay for your course with a higher education loan from the Student Loan Company.
Find out more on the Student Finance website
Adult learner bursary
If you are earning less than £26,000 you may be eligible for financial help with childcare, books and other costs associated with your studies. It’s easy to apply online and we’ll give you all the information action you need once you enrol.
For more information, please click here
Higher education students are eligible for specific bursaries and grants.
Pay in instalments
If your course is over £300 and the duration is 12 weeks or more, then you can arrange to pay in stages. Please contact us for more information and to arrange a payment plan.
Childcare to support your study
We understand the challenges of juggling childcare and college study.
We have a superb nursery at our Hackney campus. We can also give you information to help you to find a childminder or local nursery place if we can’t provide a place for your child on campus.
Many of our students get help with the costs of childcare through our childcare bursary.
