Financial Support
There are several options available to help reduce financial barriers to learning. Our teams are always on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Different types of financial support available
Accredited courses (Qualifications and Skills for Employment)
The Discretionary Learning Support Fund can assist learners who are studying accredited courses with ACL. It can be used to help with the cost of course fees (up to 75%). It can also help with childcare, study resources like books, and travel costs.
Non-Accredited courses (Creative and Community Learning subject areas)
The CL Bursary Fund can assist learners who are studying non-accredited courses with ACL. It can be used to help with the cost of course fees, childcare, study resources, and travel costs. But, you have to have paid the full fee to get help with course fees.
Advanced Learning Loan Bursary
The Advanced Learning Loan Bursary (Advanced Learning Loans) is for learners who are on a Level 3 course or above and have taken out an Advanced learning loan. It can be used to help with the cost of childcare, study resources including compulsory books, and travel costs.
Financial Support Guidelines
Contact the Student Finance team
If you require a paper copy of a document or have any questions relating to funding please contact our student finance team. You can complete the form below, call 03330 321 132 or email the team: aclstudentfinances@essex.gov.uk.
If you are completing a paper copy, please hand in your completed form and supporting evidence to your local ACL reception.