Funding your course may be easier than you think. Please check the page of the course you are interested in as fees for some courses/cadet training routes are agreed with the sponsoring company. To see if you qualify for free funding, see the table below:
Are you... | Age? | Wanting to Study... | What will you pay |
---|---|---|---|
A school leaver? |
16-18 |
All courses |
All courses are FREE |
In receipt of the following benefits:
OR
*Must be receiving Universal Credit and earning less than the low wage threshold of £17,004 (or less than £343 per month) and in one of the following Jobcentre Plus (JCP) groups:
**Must be earning less than the low wage threshold of £17,004 (or less than £343 per month) |
19-23 |
ESOL course |
The majority of courses are FREE* |
24+ |
ESOL course |
The majority of courses are FREE* |
|
24+ |
Level 3 |
You are eligible to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the full cost of course fees |
|
Not in receipt of benefits? Thinking of studying your first entry level or level 1 course? |
19+ |
Entry Level |
Course fees apply |
Not in receipt of benefits? Thinking of studying your first level 2 course? |
19+ |
Level 2 |
Majority of courses are FREE* |
Not in receipt of benefits? Thinking of studying a level 2 course, having achieved a level 2 qualification? |
19+ |
Level 2 |
Course fees apply |
Not in receipt of benefits? Thinking of studying your first level 3 course? |
19-23 |
Level 3 |
The majority of courses are FREE* |
24+ |
Level 3 |
You are eligible to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the full cost of course fees |
|
Not in receipt of benefits? |
19+ |
Level 3 |
You are eligible to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the full cost of course fees |
Thinking of studying Basic Maths or English having previously not attained a grade A*-C? |
19+ |
Basic Maths and/or English |
All tuition fees are free |
Thinking of studying GCSE Maths or English having previously not attained a grade A*-C? |
19+ |
GCSE Maths and/or English |
All tuition fees are free |
Thinking of studying at degree level? |
All ages |
HNC |
Course fees apply (Tuition Fee Loan may be available |
Thinking of studying a commercial part time or short course? |
All ages |
All levels |
These courses do not qualify for fee waivers or financial support |
Please note: Commercial part-time and short courses that are associated with a cost do not qualify for fee waivers or financial support.
Financial support
Additional financial support is available to help you with practical costs such as travel and childcare. Full details of this support is available on the main Blackpool and The Fylde College website.
International students
Fees and payment information is available for international students in our International Student Fees Policy.
Contact us
Our student advisers are here to help with all aspects of funding. Contact us on T 01253 504496 or E careers@blackpool.ac.uk.