High demand, limited places - Apply now for September 2025!

With record-breaking applications, many courses for September 2024 were already full by spring time. With an increasing number of school leavers in our local area, the same high demand is expected for September 2025. So apply early to secure your place and avoid disappointment!

Book onto an upcoming open event to discover more.

Image of a male adult sat infront of two monitors displaying financial data.

Financial support for adult learners

Don’t let paying for courses hold you back from achieving your goals - we are here to support you. Funding is available for eligible adults on most courses, so always speak to us to see if your circumstances mean that your fees can be waived or reduced.

Get in touch

Personalised advice on financial support

Returning to education can feel overwhelming especially with the financial aspect of course fees.

Don't let these concerns be a barrier! Take the next step by completing our online enquiry form. Our friendly team will be in touch to explore all the options available to you.

Ask online

or call us on 0808 100 3626.

Bursaries

There are two different bursaries available to adult learners aged 19+ to help with education costs. Bursary payments do not have to be repaid.

Please note:

Bursaries for part-time courses are discretionary – if awarded, the payments will be prorated based on the full award
You don't need to meet all of the eligibility criteria, if one or more applies to you then you will qualify for the help we can offer
It may take up to eight weeks to process your bursary application.

Visit the bursary application portal*

*You can visit this portal at any time to check the status of your bursary application.

19+ Student Support Fund

Eligibility

Household income below £40,000
Aged 19 to 24 with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and either the student or parent/carer being in receipt of a qualifying benefit.

Help available

Attendance related bursary payment of £75 per month (pro rata for part-time)
(1 day = £25p/m) (2 days = £50p/m) (3+ days = £75p/m)
West Notts College Travel Pass (minimum of studying a course for two or more days per week)
Childcare funding/Care to Learn
Support for compulsory kit/uniform
Free college meals if eligible.

Advanced Learner Loan Bursary Fund

Eligibility

Received a letter approving your Advanced Learner Loan
Household income below £40,000
Aged 19 to 24 with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and either the student or parent/carer being in receipt of a qualifying benefit.

Help available

Attendance related bursary payment of £75 per month (pro rata for part-time)
(1 day = £25p/m) (2 days = £50p/m) (3+ days = £75p/m)
West Notts College Travel Pass (minimum of studying a course for two or more days per week)
Childcare funding/Care to Learn to support learners while you attend your course
Support for compulsory kit/uniform
Free college meals if eligible.

Free college meals

If you are aged between 19-24 with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and either the student or parent/carer being in receipt of the qualifying benefit, you are eligible for free college meals.