Does funding depend on where I live?
Whether adult course funding depends on your location, postcode and devolved adult education rules in England.
Quick answer
Yes, funding can depend on where you live. Adult education funding rules can vary by area in England, especially where adult skills funding is devolved to a mayoral or combined authority. England-wide guidance is a useful starting point, but some areas have different rules or priorities. A training provider confirms eligibility, funding and availability for your area.
Answer a few quick questions and we'll help match you with suitable funded course options.
Check if you're eligible for a free courseYes — where you live can affect what funding is available. In England, some adult skills funding is devolved to mayoral combined authorities and the Greater London Authority, and these areas can set their own rules, priorities and provider arrangements.
England-wide guidance is a helpful starting point, but it does not always apply in the same way in every area, and the same rules do not apply across the whole UK — Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have separate systems. Your postcode helps identify which funding body typically applies, and a provider confirms the rules for your course. You can check your eligibility to get started.
Why your location matters
Funding and availability can depend on your circumstances, location, course and provider. Devolved areas may use different earnings thresholds or local priorities, so a route that is funded in one area may work differently in another. We can help route your interest, but providers confirm eligibility, funding and availability.
To understand the main England-wide route and who it is for, see what is the Adult Skills Fund? and who can get free Level 2 and Level 3 courses in the UK. You can also read how it works to see what happens after you submit your details.
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Next steps
If you think you may be eligible, you can check in a few minutes. Browse funded course areas, see how matching works, then complete the eligibility form.