A NEW funding system for post-18 education in England will enable eligible students aged up to 60 to apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans.
The lifelong learning entitlement, which is being launched in September ready for courses and modules starting from January 2027 onwards, will be available to those targeting level 4 to 6 qualifications.
The funding is intended to broaden access to high-quality education and help people learn during their working lives, and will eventually replace the current system of higher education student finance and advanced learner loans.
Eligible learners will have access to tuition fee loans up to £38,140, which covers four years of study at 2025/2026 rates.
The devolved nations have different funding arrangements for education, but the Government is working with the administrations to make sure students can move seamlessly between institutions around the UK.
Search ‘lifelong learning entitlement’ on gov.uk.