Useful Links

Dial 0800 12189 89 7am - 8pm for the Learner Support Helpline - giving information on EMA, ALG, Care to Learn
 
Get money to learn, - up to £30 a week up for grabs!
 
Link to EMA: (for application form request)
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/14To19/MoneyToLearn/EMA/index.htm

Adult Financial Eligibility Checker.

Link to ALG: (for application form request)
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/AdultLearning/FinancialHelpForAdultLearners/Adultlearninggrant/DG_068346

Help for child care costs whilst you learn.

Link to Care to Learn: (for application form request)
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/14To19/MoneyToLearn/Caretolearn/DG_066556
 
Borrow between £300 and £10,000 to fund your study, start paying it back once you've stopped studying.
 
Professional and Career Development Loans:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/AdultLearning/FinancialHelpForAdultLearners/CareerDevelopmentLoans/index.htm
 
Phone 0800 585 505 for more information or visit website.
 
Princes Trust Enterprise Programme - support for enterprising young people 18-30 with business ideas.

Links to business guides, start up support etc.
http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/need_help/enterprise_programme.aspx
 
Princes Trust Grants - including a development grant to support young people get into education or employment.

http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/need_help/grants.aspx