Eligibility
Before making your application, there are some things you should check to make sure you’ll be able to get WGLG FE.
Age
You must be 19 or over on 1 September 2023.
Nationality and residency
If you’re a UK citizen living in Wales, you may be eligible for WGLG FE. If you’re not a UK citizen but you live in Wales, you may still be eligible to get WGLG FE. You should complete the application form and return it to us – we’ll let you know if you’re eligible.
Course
Although you do not have to study in Wales to get WGLG FE, you must be studying at a school or college involved in the WGLG FE scheme.
Your course must:
- require you to attend for at least 275 hours during the academic year
- be at a participating school or college
- lead to a nationally recognised qualification, up to and including Level 3 qualifications
There are lots of courses you can do to get WGLG FE, such as:
- GCSEs
- AS-Levels or A-Levels
- BTEC, GNVQ, NVQ
- Basic skills courses
- Independent Living Skills courses or Preparation for Adulthood, if studying in England
Your course must be ‘eligible’ for WGLG FE support. Your school or college can tell you if the course you want to do is eligible.
If you’ve received WGLG FE while studying on a course of the same level as (or higher than) the course you’re applying for, you will not be eligible for WGLG FE in this or future academic years.
Household income
Your household income must be £18,370 or less for you to be eligible for this grant.
Our FE calculator can help you work out how much you could be entitled to.
More detailed information about household income, including what to do if you’re a care leaver, can be found in the household income section.