Adult Course Fees and Discounts

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What you could pay

Every adult student pays a £30 membership fee. On top of that, your course could be free. We'll confirm what you can get when you enrol.

Free for everyone aged 19 and over

English, maths, ESOL and digital skills

English and maths up to GCSE if you do not have grade 4 (C) yet, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Essential Digital Skills.

Free for most

Entry Level to Level 2

Free if you're on a low income, or if you're aged 19 to 23 and do not have a full Level 2 qualification.

Free for most

Level 3

Most Level 3 courses are free. If you need to pay, you may be able to get a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan.

Extra help

Bursaries and childcare

Help with travel, books, equipment and childcare, and payment plans for courses over £300.

Who can get a free course

Fees on our course pages are the most you would pay. We'll check what you can get when you enrol, so you do not need to work it out on your own.

What we check when you enrol

your age and any qualifications you already have
your income or any benefits you receive
that you have Home Status, which means you can get UK funding

You may need to show proof of income or benefits, and your Home Office documents if you have them. If you live in London, you may not need to have lived here for 3 years.

Not sure if you qualify?

Funding rules can be complicated, and many people get more help than they expect. Our Customer Services team can talk you through your options before you apply.

Telephone 0330 135 9000 or email info@ncclondon.ac.uk.

Loans, payment plans and support

If you do need to pay, there are ways to spread the cost or get help with it.

Level 3

19+ Advanced Learner Loan

If you're aged 19 or over, you may be able to get a government loan for an eligible Level 3 course.

Advanced Learner Loans on GOV.UK

Level 4 and above

Student finance and the Lifelong Learning Entitlement

You may be able to pay for a higher education course with a loan from Student Finance England. From September 2027, the Lifelong Learning Entitlement replaces Advanced Learner Loans for Level 4 to 6 courses.

Student finance on GOV.UK

Courses over £300

Pay in instalments

If your course costs over £300 and lasts 12 weeks or more, you can pay in stages. Contact us to set up a payment plan.

Earning under £26,000

Adult learner bursary

Help with childcare, books and other study costs. We'll give you all the information you need when you enrol.

Bursaries and financial support

Parents and carers

Childcare

We have a nursery at our Hackney Campus, and we can help you find a childminder or local nursery. Many students get help with costs through our childcare bursary.

New City Nursery

Not ready to apply? Register for more information

Tell us which subjects you're interested in. We'll send you course information, funding advice and invitations to our events, so you're ready when you are.

Registering is not an application and does not hold a place on a course.

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