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The Adult Learning Grant currently provides financial help for adult learners aged over 19, who are working toward their first full Level 2 or Level 3 qualification. However, from August 2011, the scheme is changing.
The Adult Learning Grant (ALG) budget will be combined with the discretionary learner support fund (LSF), and allocated directly to colleges and training providers who will distribute grants to those learners most in need.
You can pick up an application form for the Learner Support Fund from any Student Services front desk at the College or contact us on 0116 224 2240 and ask for an application form to be posted to you.
Existing recipients
Existing ALG recipients will receive a Notice of Entitlement for 2011/12. Learners who will be continuing on their course in 2011/12 will need to bring this to College to continue to receive weekly payments from the Learner Support Service.
New applications
New applications can only be made by existing students for the academic year 2010/11. The final date for receipt of applications with the Learner Support Service is Friday 1 July 2011. No applications for the 2010/11 academic year will be accepted after this date.
You could be entitled to up to £30 a week, during term time if you are an existing learner and you apply before the 1 July 2011 deadline.
Are you eligible?
- You need to be 19 or over.
- You must be studying in England.
- The course you are studying must lead to your first full level 2 or first full level 3 qualification as stated on your ALG Agreement.
- You must be studying at minimum a full time YPLA funded course (450 guided learning hours over the 2010/11 academic year)
- You must be attending College regularly.
- You’ll need to have earned less than the income threshold during the previous financial year: For courses starting between autumn 2010 and summer 2011, the threshold is: under £19,513 if you’re single, a combined income under £30,810 if you’re living with a partner.
- Learners who are in receipt of income support, or out-of-work benefits such as JSA, ESA or incapacity benefit are not eligible for ALG.
Things you should know about ALG
- Full attendance (100%) is mandatory.
- You must adhere to Sick and Authorised Absence procedures.
- You must adhere to the Electronic Register Rules and Procedures.
- ALG paperwork must be filled in accurately. Forgery of paperwork is a gross breach of the Student Disciplinary Code.
- Payments are processed once a week, and it takes a minimum of four working days for the money to reach your account.
- Lateness will affect your payment. If you are running late for College, you must contact your administration office.
- If you start to receive income support, or out-of-work benefits such as JSA, ESA or incapacity benefit you must inform your Admin Office immediately as you are no longer eligible to receive ALG.
- The Learner Support Service provider is responsible for assessing applications. You should contact the helpline on 0800 121 8989 with any questions.