Short Course Funding

NB: Please be aware that it takes time to apply for funding.  Check with each organisation how long.  

Individual Learner Accounts (ILA)

You could get £200 towards the cost of your fees with an ILA account.  For more information visit their website www.ilascotland.org.uk, or call 0808 100 1090.

Once your ILA a/c number is issued and active you can use it to pay for your course. Simply supply your ILA account number on the booking form and pay any balance by cheque or credit card.

We will then book you onto the course and ILA Scotland will send you a voucher (usually worth £200) to pay toward your remaining fees.  NB:  you must sign and return the voucher to us in order to complete the payment of your fees before the start date of the course

£500 accounts may be available if you are studying a part-time higher education or professional qualification course such as a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) Higher National Certificate (HNC), Higher National Diploma (HND) or a Degree. To find out more click here.

Skills Development Scotland

Businesses and Freelancers could get £500 with SDS Flexible Funding.  For more information please visit their website, or call 0800 783 6000: http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/our-services/services-for-employers/encourage-employees-to-develop-new-skills.aspx

Career Development Loans

A Professional and Career Development Loan is a bank loan, from £300-£10,000. Once you’ve stopped studying, you pay it back in the normal way.  For more information visit their website: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/AdultLearning/FinancialHelpForAdultLearners/CareerDevelopmentLoans/DG_10033237 or call 0800 100 900