St Helens College and Knowsley Community College | Adult Course Guide | January 2021

Money Matters Don’t let the cost of learning put you off studying. As an adult student there is lots of financial support available to help you return to study. Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to: • Free tuition for those studying up to level 2 and in receipt of a qualifying benefit * • Free tuition for those earning less than £18,135 * • 19+ Advanced Learner Loan • Help with the cost of travel * • Help with the cost of equipment and uniform * • Help with childcare costs * • Free breakfast • Free Microsoft Office 365 package • Student discounts • Free college lunch * £ Advanced Learner Loan *Subject to status. Terms and conditions apply. Fee discount of up to 100% available to: those earning under £18,135 (living within the Liverpool City Region), those earning under £17,004 (living outside of the Liverpool City Region), those studying for their first level 1 or 2 or 3 qualification and are aged 19-23 years old on the day that they start the course, those studying up to level 2 who may be unemployed and in receipt of any of the following welfare benefits: Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance, Universal Credit, Employment Support Allowance, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit, Pension Credit or Disability Living Allowance. We offer lots of flexibility if you have to pay course fees. You may be able to pay in interest free instalments, by debit or credit card or your employer may pay. For some courses, there are loans available to help cover fees. To check to see what financial support may be available visit, www.sthelens.ac.uk or www.knowsleycollege.ac.uk