Learning guide

Find funding for adult courses and qualifications

Work through the main UK funding routes for adult learning, from free courses and loans to employer support and bursaries, and choose the right one.

Estimated time: 1–2 hoursUpdated: 28 September 2026

Use this guide when you have a course or qualification in mind and want to know how to pay for it. Have the course name, level, provider and start date ready, and know which UK nation you live in, as funding rules differ.

Step by step

  1. Identify the level and type of course

    Find out the qualification level and whether it is a regulated qualification, as funding often depends on both. Note whether the course is full-time, part-time or online. The course provider can usually tell you what funding it accepts.

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