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Funding Options

Female Adult Student studying

Funding Options

Funding from September 2025 onwards

For up to Level 2

OPTION A – Fully Funded For ages 19-23

If you will meet one or more of the following conditions you may be eligible:

  • You are aged 19-23 and have not previously completed a full Level 2 qualification (typically less than five GCSE grades A to E)

OPTION B – Fully Funded For ages 19+

If you will meet one or more of the following conditions you may be eligible:

  • You are currently unemployed and/or receiving benefits
  • You are on a personal income of less than £25,750

OPTION C – Co-Funded

If you are aged 19+, and don’t meet the criteria for OPTIONS A or B you might be entitled to a 50% contribution for your course fees.

For Level 3 and above

OPTION A – FULLY FUNDED FOR AGES 19-23

If you have not completed a full Level 3 qualification, you may be eligible.

What classes as a full Level 3 qualification:

  • 4 AS Levels or more
  • 2 A Levels or more
  • A Technical, or applied general qualification at Level 3 (e.g 90 Credit Diploma, Diploma, Extended Diploma)
  • A T-Level at Level 3
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma
  • Core Maths at Level 3

OPTION B – FULLY FUNDED For Ages 19+

If you will meet one or more of the following conditions you may be eligible:

  • You are currently unemployed and/or receiving benefits
  • You are on a personal income of less than £25,750

Advanced Learner Loan

All other adults who do not qualify for OPTION A and B can obtain a loan to cover the fees for courses with this option available.

Anyone aged 19+ is eligible for the Advanced Learner Loan.

More information on loans can be found here

How to access funding for your chosen course

During the interview and enrolment process you will have guidance in applying for funding and any evidence that you need to provide.

If you would like to learn more about the funding that may be available to you. Please visit our Fees, Funding and Financial Support information page.

Contact us

Contact our Adult Advice Team now with any questions you might have about Adult Education at Exeter College.

Email: adultadvice@exe-coll.ac.uk

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