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To apply for ALG (FE), you need to:
- think about what course you want to do and where you want to study;
- set up a bank or building society current account if you haven’t already;
- complete the application form;
- wait for a letter saying you are accepted;
You will only get your payments once we get confirmation from your college that you are attending.
If your application is not accepted you will be sent a letter telling you why not.
Your course
If you think your age and household income meet the conditions for ALG (FE), you then need to make sure your course does. You must be studying at least 275 hours on your course to be eligible, and your college must confirm that you are progressing on your course for you to continue to get ALG (FE).
Your home address needs to be in Wales. You must be on a course that leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
Eligible academic and vocational courses include, GCSE’s, ‘A’ Levels, BTEC, NVQ, GNVQ and Basic Skills courses.
You don’t need to know exactly what course you will take when you apply, but the course must be ‘eligible’.
The Application Form
For courses running between 1 September 2008 and 31 August 2009, you can get an application form from your school or college, or print one off.
ALG Application Form for 08/09 (1864kB)
Remember to read the Guidance Notes.
Guidance notes for ALG application for 08/09 (1812kB)
Our online demonstrations can help you fill it in:
If you got ALG (FE) last year and your school or college have told us you are on a 2 year course, we will send a form straight to your house. If this isn’t received, please contact us.
Application forms should be completed and returned to the ALG(FE) Wales Customer Services Team. For when to apply, go to When can I get it?
What Happens If...?
If you change your school or college, you must tell the ALG (FE) Customer Services Team. Look here for how to contact us.
Please note that if you leave your course during the year, you might have to pay back payments you have already been given.
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