This information applies to England and Northern Ireland
If you are thinking of studying as an adult, you may be able to get financial help through Discretionary Learner Support. You can get further information about Discretionary Learner Support and other sources of financial help on the Directgov website at www.direct.gov.uk.
In Northern Ireland, you can get further information about financial support for adult learners on the Nidirect website at www.nidirect.gov.uk.