Funding
Several grants exist to help with the cost of training:
Individual learning Account - NEWS: Recent changes mean that ILA funding is no longer available for First Aid training. ILA Funding is still available for other training courses.
ILA Wales is a non-repayable grant for between £100-£200.
0800 100 900
ILA Scotland is a Scottish Government scheme. There are two types of account available:
£200 accounts – Primarily for short courses such as First Aid training or any other aditional skills.
£500 accounts – If you want to study a part-time higher education or professional qualification course such as a Higher National Certificate (HNC), Higher National Diploma (HND) or a Degree. You must be studying 40 Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) credits or more an academic year.
0808 100 1090
Career Development Loan
A low interest loan to help with Vocational training. Loans are available for anyone in part-time or full-time education to help with the costs of training and or materials. Loans are available for 80% of the course fees or 100% if you have been unemployed for more than 3 months. Repayments are only made after your training is complete.
0800 585 505
ReAct Funding
ReAct is a grant available to individuals who have either been made redundant in the last 6 months or is under notice of redundancy.
0800 100 900
Funding is also available for businesses who are looking to recruit eligible individuals.
Business Link
50% funding (up to a maximum of £500) is available for some forms of training for business.
Funding for Armed Forces Personnel
Every member of the British Armed Forces is entitled to £175 per year to put towards the cost of personal development courses.
Entitled service personnel are eligible to claim 80% of fees, up to a maximum of £175 per year, towards the cost of personal development courses. SLC and IRTC can be used together for resettlement courses in accordance with the DIN.
Who to Contact:
BRITISH ARMY: Single Service Representative (SSR) Education Centre ETS Officers
ROYAL NAVY - ROYAL MARINES : Resettlement Information Officer (NRIO) Education & Resettlement Officer (ERO) Fleet Education Officer (FEdO)
ROYAL AIR FORCE: Personal Learning Adviser (PLA)
