Aged 19 or over and want to learn more? Don’t let money get in the way of your dreams. The Advanced Learner Loan could fund your course at Level 3 and above to help you achieve your ambition. You don’t have to repay the loan until you earn over £25,000 effective from 1 August 2023.

Do I qualify for an Advanced Learner loan?
- You must be aged 19 and over at the start of your course
- You must be studying for an approved level 3 – 6 course
- You must be a UK resident and have been for at least three years
- You must not have previously had a loan to do the same type and level of qualification

Qualifying courses
You are able to apply for The Advanced Learner Loan to help with the fees for these courses:
- AAT Advanced Diploma In Accounting Level 3
- AAT Professional Diploma In Accounting Level 4
- Access to High Education Science
- Access to High Education Social Science
- Advanced Practice in Schools and Colleges Level 4
- Barbering Certificate Level 3
- Barbering Level 3 VTCT NVQ
- Beauty Therapy NVQ Level 3
- Business Administration Diploma NVQ Level 3
- Business Administration Diploma NVQ Level 4
- Children & Young Peoples Workforce Level 3
- Children & Young Peoples Workforce Level 4
- Counselling Studies Level 3
- Customer Service Level 3
- Early Years Practitioner (Early Years Educator) Diploma Level 3
- Hairdressing VTCT NVQ Level 3
- Health & Social Care Level 3
- Health & Social Care Level 4
- Health & Social Care Level 5
- Certificate in IT User Skills – ICDL Advanced (Level 3)
- Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare Diploma Level 5
- Leadership for the Children and Young People’s Workforce – Early Years (Advanced Practice) Diploma Level 5
- Leadership for the Children and Young People’s Workforce – Early Years (Management) Diploma Level 5
- Leadership Management Diploma Level 3
- Leadership Management Diploma Level 5
- Massage NVQ VTCT Level 3
- Reflexology Diploma Level 3
- Residential Childcare Diploma Level 3
- Sports Massage NVQ VTCT Level 3
- Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 3

How to apply
You will be able to apply to Student Finance England online at GOV.UK.
You will also need a Learning and Funding Information Letter (LAFIL) to make an application which will be provided at your chosen course assessment/interview.