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To apply for ALG (FE), you need to:
- think about what course(s) 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(s)
If you think your age and household income meet the conditions for ALG (FE), you then need to make sure your course(s) does. You must be studying at least 275 hours on your course(s) to be eligible, and your college must confirm that you are progressing on your course(s) for you to continue to get ALG (FE).
- Your home address must be in Wales; and
- You must be on a course(s) 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(s) you will take when you apply, but the course(s) must be ‘eligible’.
The Application Form
Got ALG last year?
If you got ALG last year and are going into your 2nd year, we will send you an application form straight to your house. If this isn’t received in the spring, 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?.
Didn't get ALG last year?
For courses running between 1 September 2009 and 31 August 2010, you can download one here, You can type directly onto the form.
When completing your ALG application you need to:
- have about 30 minutes to complete the form;
- have your birth certificate and TCAN ready;
- read the guidance notes;
- fill in each section that applies to you;
- print off the whole form and sign it.
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(s) during the year, you might have to pay back payments you have already been given.
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