Reduced fees for adult education courses

Who can access reduced fees? 

You can access reduced fees if you are:  

• unemployed, receiving certain benefits and looking for work

• aged 65+ at the start of a course. 

Which benefits do I need to be receiving to qualify for reduced fees?

Recent evidence of (within last 3 months):-

• jobseeker’s allowance
• personal independence payment/ disability living allowance
• employment and support allowance (contribution based)
• incapacity benefit (from the 29th week you get it)
• employment and support allowance (income related)
• universal credit
• state pension
• income support
• pension credit
• housing benefit
• carer’s allowance
• attendance allowance.

How do I access the reduced fees? 

• You will need to provide evidence to show that you are eligible for reduced fees.

• Contact us to find out what evidence we accept. 

Additional support for courses leading to qualifications 

• If you are unable to access certain courses because you are on a low income, we may be able to provide extra financial help.

• Please contact us for more information when you’re enrolling.