Fees & financial help
We aim to make our courses affordable and offer students advice on how they can pay for fees.
Your course could be free if:
This applies to UK / European Economic Area residents only. Please note that exam and other fees may be payable.
Learner Support Fund
The fund is used to assist students who may be experiencing financial hardship and contributes towards costs incurred for attending College. It is cash-limited and priority will be given to economically or socially disadvantaged students, for more information please speak to Student Services.
Advanced Learner Loans
Help take the financial worry away from studying with an Advanced Learner Loan.
Key facts:
You can apply online or by post, first you will need to check with the College that the course qualifies, we will then provide you with a Learning and Funding Information letter.
For the full eligibility criteria and all the latest information go to www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan.
If you require further information on the loans please contact the Finance Team, by calling 0113 222 6094 or by emailing info@lcb.ac.uk
Other Sources of Financial Support
There are various Trusts and Charities you may be able to apply to for help with studying. A list of these is provided below:
You could also consider the Educational Grants Advisory Service (EGAS), which offers a range of services providing information on funding from charitable trusts for people in post-16 education. There is a limited telephone information service open from 2pm to 4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only, please call 020 7241 7459. More information on EGAS can be found by clicking here.
For further information help or advice contact Student Services on 0113 222 6002.