Funding

Articles about financing your child's education from nursery through university years. Topics include trust funds, savings accounts, bursaries and managing education costs without existing savings.

Adult Learning: Can I Afford It
Adult Learning: Can I Afford It
Adult education doesn't have to drain your savings, free courses and grants exist to help you afford going back to school.
Cheaper Alternatives: Part Time and Distance Learning
Cheaper Alternatives: Part Time and Distance Learning
Part-time and distance learning offer cheaper ways to study than university, with flexible schedules and lower costs.
How to Apply for a Bursary
How to Apply for a Bursary
Get step-by-step guidance on how to research and apply for school bursaries to help with independent school fees.
Out-of-School Learning
Out-of-School Learning
Out-of-school learning groups offer affordable childcare while boosting your child's education through activities at schools, museums and outdoors.
Paying for Your Child's Education Without Savings
Paying for Your Child's Education Without Savings
If you haven't saved for your child's education, you still have options like paying from monthly income or remortgaging to cover the costs.
Planning Ahead to Finance Your Child's Education
Planning Ahead to Finance Your Child's Education
Starting to save for your child's education early gives you more options and helps you avoid a funding shortfall down the road.
Savings Options to Help You Finance Your Child's Education
Savings Options to Help You Finance Your Child's Education
Compare savings accounts, trust funds and ISAs to pay for your child's education without the stress.
Setting Up a Trust Fund for Your Child's Education
Setting Up a Trust Fund for Your Child's Education
A Child Trust Fund lets you save money now for your child's education, with options ranging from safe savings accounts to riskier investment accounts.
What Is the Adult Learning Grant and Am I Eligible
What Is the Adult Learning Grant and Am I Eligible
If you qualified for the Adult Learning Grant and what funding options are available for adult learners today.