For London Business Owners, Taxi Drivers & Busy Professionals

Unlock Up to £25,000/Yr in UK Government Funding to Get Qualified While You Learn

Funding amounts vary significantly by course, location, personal circumstances and eligibility. £25,000 represents a potential maximum level of combined support available in some cases and is not typical or guaranteed.

Upgrade to a recognised qualification on a flexible 2-day schedule with full financial support for living expenses, childcare, and zero upfront costs.

Free Consultation • No Upfront Fees • 97% Funding Success Rate

Results based on internal applicant records. Individual outcomes depend on eligibility, evidence provided and funding rules.

Flexible 2 Day Study Schedule
Up to 5 Years of Eligible Study Support
Living Cost Support May Be Available
Family & Childcare Support May Apply

Get Qualified. Get Supported. Scale Your Future.

Qualifications may support personal and professional development. Career, business and financial outcomes vary and cannot be guaranteed.

Most small business owners, taxi drivers, and working parents do not realise they may qualify for significant government educational funding. This is not simply about returning to education - it's a practical route designed to help eligible adults gain new qualifications without walking away from their current income.

Study commitments vary by programme and provider. Learners should consider their personal circumstances when planning work and study commitments.

Up to £25,000/Year in Funding

Funding may cover your course and may also help with living costs. Eligible routes can include Level 4–7 programmes, including Foundation Year and Degree Year 1, with support extending for multiple years depending on eligibility.

Funding amounts vary significantly by course, location, personal circumstances and eligibility. £25,000 represents a potential maximum level of combined support available in some cases and is not typical or guaranteed.

Income-Protected Repayments

Repayments are generally linked to income and do not usually begin until earnings pass the relevant threshold. Many students do not repay immediately because repayment depends on how much they earn.

Built Around Your Work Schedule

Classes run only 2 days per week, making it possible to keep running your business, driving your taxi, or managing other responsibilities while studying.

Study schedules vary by provider and programme. Learners should check the specific timetable and attendance requirements before applying.

Extra Family Support May Be Available

Depending on personal circumstances, additional support may be available for childcare, disability-related needs, social anxiety, mental health needs, special educational needs, and council tax-related relief.

Additional support is not guaranteed and is assessed by the relevant funding body against its own criteria and evidence requirements. Any supporting evidence is provided directly to that body as part of your application, not collected through this website.

Meet Your Advisor

Guided by Experience. Driven by Purpose.

Harsha Subhashana - Academic Programme Manager & Lecturer

Harsha Subhashana

Academic Programme Manager / Lecturer

Harsha is an accomplished academic leader, educator, and corporate management professional with a diverse 30-year career spanning higher education, healthcare, and multinational business sectors. In his current role as a lecturer and programme leader, he develops and implements strategic initiatives to enhance and support the BSc Business Management programme offered by London School of Management Education in partnership with the University of Chichester.

With multidisciplinary expertise that uniquely bridges leadership, marketing, and finance, Harsha's professional background includes serving as Group Chief Operating Officer of an international conglomerate and Director of a medical tourism company.

In addition to his academic and administrative accomplishments, he is a University of London Worldwide Recognised Tutor, published researcher, award-winning public speaker, and a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM). He is deeply passionate about mentoring others in academic endeavour and entrepreneurship.

MBA
PGCHE, UCL
BBA
DTM
Public Speaker
21 Years
Critical Entry Requirement

To qualify for this specific government-funded programme, you must meet the following residency criteria.

Who This Is For (Eligible)

  • Available across the UK - England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland (regional variations may apply).
  • UK Citizens.
  • Individuals with Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).
  • Adults aged 18–65.
  • People with basic education or practical work / business experience.

Eligibility requirements, funding arrangements, programme availability and support levels vary across UK nations and providers.

Who Is Not Eligible

  • International students on Student Visas.
  • People who do not meet the required residency route for this programme.
  • Anyone outside the stated age and residency criteria unless separately advised.

“I don't have time for a degree, and I can't afford to stop working.”

This is one of the most common concerns among self-employed adults, working parents, and operators of small businesses. Many people want to improve their qualifications, but their daily financial responsibilities make traditional study feel impossible.

Here is how this programme is designed to solve those real-life problems:

Concerned about the cost?

Eligible funding may cover your studies and may also provide additional support that helps reduce financial pressure while you study.

Worried about childcare?

If eligible, childcare support may be available to help you manage study alongside parenting responsibilities. The amount depends on your actual childcare costs and your circumstances, and is set by Student Finance rather than by us.

Check the current Childcare Grant rates on GOV.UK

Rates are subject to change and depend on eligibility, actual childcare costs, assessment requirements and current Student Finance regulations.

Feel too old to go back into education?

This route is designed for mature learners aged 18–65 who need a realistic path into recognised qualifications.

Do not have traditional O-Levels or A-Levels?

Relevant work experience, practical business experience, or adult responsibilities may help support progression for mature applicants.

The Process

Your 3-Step Path to Funding and Qualifications

1

Complete the Eligibility Check

Complete the quick screening form. An advisor reviews every submission personally and will tell you whether you appear to meet the key criteria.

2

Document Matching & Review

Qualified applicants are contacted for document collection and profile matching. Once all required documents are submitted, the advisory review can move quickly depending on eligibility and completeness.

3

Apply for Funding & Available Support

We guide the applicant through the student finance process so they can pursue tuition support, maintenance support, and any additional allowances that may apply.

Funding cannot be guaranteed. Decisions are made by the relevant funding body based on eligibility and supporting evidence.

Funding Explained

What Support May Be Available

Support depends on eligibility, programme type, supporting documents, and current rules. Here's a plain-language summary of what eligible students may receive.

Tuition Support

Eligible students may receive support toward approved tuition fees for recognised higher education routes.

Maintenance Support

Eligible students may receive maintenance funding paid to their bank account to help with living costs while studying.

Additional Allowances

Depending on personal circumstances, additional support may be available for childcare, disability-related needs, adult dependants, and other approved needs.

Repayment Structure

Repayment is generally linked to income. In many cases, repayment does not begin until earnings rise above the relevant threshold, and the amount repaid depends on income rather than a fixed amount.

Career Support

We Don't Just Help You Start, We Help You Finish Strong.

This service isn't only about funding and application support. It's about helping adults use their qualification to improve long-term career and income opportunities.

Career progression and income outcomes depend on many factors, including qualifications, experience, skills, industry conditions and individual circumstances.

Direct Job Bank Access

Employer links, placement support, and career opportunities offered to qualified candidates.

Employment opportunities are not guaranteed. Access to employer contacts, vacancies and career resources may vary by programme, location and availability.

Bespoke CV & Interview Prep

Learn how to present both your real-world business experience and your new qualification professionally.

One-on-One Career Consulting

Practical guidance on moving into corporate roles, strengthening your business credibility, or pursuing management and leadership opportunities.

Salary levels and career progression vary between individuals, industries, employers and economic conditions.

Free Eligibility Check

Check Your Eligibility in 60 Seconds

Fill in your details and one of our advisors will review your profile and contact you with the next step. No upfront fees. No obligation.

  • Quick screening - under 60 seconds
  • Honest answer on whether you qualify
  • Personal advisor follow-up

Not sure yet? Leave this blank - an advisor can talk it through with you.

EDUREF LTD is the controller for the information you give us here. We use it so an advisor can assess your eligibility and contact you about it. We ask for your residency status because it determines whether you can access student finance.

FAQs

Common Questions, Honest Answers

No. Student finance repayments are generally tied to income. If earnings remain below the relevant repayment threshold, repayments usually remain at £0. If earnings rise above the threshold, repayments are usually calculated based on income.

Don't leave the funding on the table.

Find out where you stand before the next intake. The eligibility check takes about a minute, and an advisor will come back to you either way.

Not everyone will qualify for funding. Any support available is subject to eligibility criteria, evidence requirements, programme availability and current Student Finance regulations.

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