Student Learning Fund for 19+ Year Olds
(Funded through City College Plymouth)
At Achievement Training we’re committed to making education accessible for students aged 16-19. Most courses are fully funded, so you can focus on your studies without worrying about fees.
In addition to course funding, we offer a range of support to help you succeed, including a meal allowance on study days, travel assistance, and help with course-related costs. For those aged 16-19 and caring for someone at home, we also provide extra financial support in the form of a grant.
Not sure of your options? The Learner support Manager is available to assist you with everything you need.
Support Available
If your household income is £50,000 or below you might be eligible for:
- A meal allowance
- travel assistance (bus pass/train tickets if travel distance is above two miles, or reimbursement of local authority travel support)
- support with compulsory course-related costs.
Plymouth City College Student Learning Fund
Care to Learn (Childcare)
Childcare support on study days paid directly to your childcare provider.
Applications are no longer available via the GOV.uk website – applications are processed through City College Plymouth’s Student Learning Fund. Please note there is no eligibility criteria for Care to Learn.
To support your application, you will need to provide:
- your child’s birth certificate
- proof of child benefit (must be in the student’s name).
Attendance is monitored regularly. If your attendance falls below 80%, your payments will be stopped, and you will be responsible for covering your own childcare costs.
Free Breakfast snack
- Every learner can access a free breakfast on site
- Choose from a breakfast bar or filled croissant.
- Juice box and water drinks available.
- Gluten free/vegan options available upon request.
Plymouth City College Student Learning Fund
Course Equipment Cost
To release your funding payments, the Student Funding Office must receive proof of purchase for any equipment and confirmation of any professional fees you have paid. Please note that we can only reimburse the cost of mandatory equipment listed in your joining instructions.
Please include your student ID number in the subject line of your email to ensure your receipts are correctly identified and processed.
Email your receipts to studentlearningfund@cityplym.ac.uk
If you are struggling with the cost of purchasing your equipment, please contact the Student Funding Office to discuss the support that may be available. We are happy to talk through your options and how we may be able to help.
Plymouth City College Student Learning Fund
Are you aged 16-19 and a carer for someone?
You could be eligible for the carer grant if you are currently caring for someone at home. This support is paid weekly – it is a grant and therefore does not need paying back. *
*Eligibility criteria applies.
For more information please contact studentlearningfund@cityplym.ac.uk
Student Learning Fund Applications 2026/27
Support for Adults 19+
(Funded through City College Plymouth)
At Achievement Training we’re here to support adult learners aged 19+ with various financial assistance and resources to help you thrive in your studies. You may be eligible for a meal allowance on study days, travel support, and a Chromebook laptop (Via City College Plymouth) to use throughout your course. We also offer internet access and help with essential course-related costs.
For those balancing studies with family life, we can provide childcare support, including for online courses, depending on your household income. This ensures you can focus on your education while we help take care of the rest.
Support Available – 19+
If your household income is £50,000 or below you may be eligible for:
- A meal allowance for the days you attend your course
- travel support (bus pass/train tickets/mileage if travel distance is above two miles)
- loan of a Chromebook laptop and internet connectivity support
- childcare costs with an Ofsted registered provider
- support with compulsory course-related equipment/professional fees cost.
Free Breakfast snack
- Every learner can access a free breakfast snack on site
- Choose from a breakfast bar or filled croissant.
- Juice box and water drinks available.
- Gluten free/vegan options available upon request.
Childcare Support (19+)
- Childcare support with an Ofsted registered provider on study days.
- Childcare is available to those studying online courses as per timetable.
Please note you must not be receiving the childcare element of Universal Credit or Tax/Child Tax Credit to be eligible for this support.
Plymouth City College Student Learning Fund
Course Equipment Cost
To release your funding payments, the Student Funding Office must receive proof of purchase for any equipment and confirmation of any professional fees you have paid. Please note that we can only reimburse the cost of mandatory equipment listed in your joining instructions.
Please include your student ID number in the subject line of your email to ensure your receipts are correctly identified and processed.
Email your receipts to studentlearningfund@cityplym.ac.uk
If you are struggling with the cost of purchasing your equipment, please contact the Student Funding Office on 01752 305110 to discuss the support that may be available. We are happy to talk through your options and how we may be able to help.
Plymouth City College Student Learning Fund
Support for Adults (Adult learning Loans only)
(Funded through Achievement Training)
For learners funded through the 19+ Advanced Learning Loan.
Achievement Training offers financial assistance to adult learners who have been granted a adult learning loan to fund their course. Depending on your household income, you could benefit from a meal allowance on study days, travel support. Help with essential course-related costs.
We’re here to support your educational journey and ensure you have the resources you need to succeed.
Discretionary Funding Application Form
Support Available – Loan
If your household income is £50,000 or below you might be eligible for:
- A meal allowance on study days you attend your course
- travel support (bus pass/train tickets/milage if travel distance is above two miles)
- childcare costs with an Ofsted registered provider
- support with compulsory course-related equipment/fees cost.
To assess your application you must attach one form of evidence as listed on the funding application form. If you are unable to provide this evidence, please contact the Learner Support Manager on 01752 202263.
Free Breakfast snack
- Choose from a filled croissant or a breakfast bar.
- Juice box or water available.
- Gluten free/vegan options available upon request.
Childcare Support – Loan
- Childcare support with an Ofsted approved provider on study days.
- Childcare is available to those studying online courses as per timetable.
Please note you must not be receiving the childcare element of Universal Credit or Tax/Child Tax Credit to be eligible for this support.
In order for a Childcare Provider Form to be processed, you must have completed a Discretionary Funding Application Form.
Learners must provide proof of the child this could include birth certificate, the child’s/children’s name on child tax credit notifications etc.
Guidelines for Parents/Carer/Childcare Providers/schools completing the childcare form:
Additional placement days will also be covered if they are a compulsory part of your course. If a child qualifies for ME2 or Early Years Funding (EYF) this must be used first for the days you attend Achievement Training and Achievement Training will cover any remaining cost.
Children should be on term-time only contracts. Learners (parents/carers) will be liable if any costs are incurred during the holiday periods unless they are required to attend for extra tuition or exams/ Government funding should be used first against their course and then Achievement Training will pay any top-up fees required.
You must notify us if childcare is no longer required.
Attendance is checked regularly – if below a satisfactory amount your payments may be stopped and the parents/carer will be responsible for your childcare costs.
If, for any reason, you are not happy with the outcome of the appeal, please let us know in writing to:
The Learner Support Manager Achievement Training Norwich Union House 2 St Andrews cross Plymouth PL1 1DN or dls@achievementtraining.com
If, for any reason, you are not happy with the outcome of the appeal, please let us know in writing to: The finance Manager Achievement Training Norwich Union House 2 St Andrews cross Plymouth PL1 1DN or finance@achievementtraining.com
Course Equipment Cost – Loan
To release your funding payments, the Finance department must receive proof of purchase for any equipment and confirmation of any professional fees you have paid.
If you require this application form in a different format or need help completing it please call 01752 202263 or email: dls@achievementtraining.com
Withdrawals
If you withdraw from your course, you will not receive further financial assistance. You may also have to repay any financial assistance you have been awarded and pay any outstanding fees.
ATL Funding forms link