The Advanced Learner Loan scheme is an initiative backed by Government to help those 19 or over to fund training and education programmes.
The scheme operates in a similar way to the student loan facility used to fund higher education and is operated jointly by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the Student Loans Company (SLC).
Advanced learner loans aren’t means tested or subject to credit checks or employment status, but they do have some eligibility criteria.
To be eligible for a loan you need to be:
Aged 19 or over Undertaking a level 3-6 course, including vocational/technical qualifications, AS/A Levels and Access to HE Diplomas Studying at an approved training provider or college in England. Residency status: -Be ordinarily resident in the UK for at least 3 years before the first day of your course. -be a UK national or Irish citizen or have ‘settled status’ (no restrictions on how long you can stay)