Advanced learner loans: funding information and letter templates
Templates and guidance for colleges and training organisations to use to provide data information to prospective learners.
Applies to England
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The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) closed on 31 March 2025. All activity has moved to the Department for Education (DfE). You should continue to follow this guidance.
Before applying for an advanced learner loan, learners must engage with a college or training organisation to establish the availability of a place on an appropriate course.
The learning and funding information letter is an essential stage in the learner journey for prospective learners over the age of 19 who are considering investing in further education with an advanced learner loan. Colleges and training organisations should issue the letter as part of their discussion with learners when they are considering their funding options.
The template contains all the data information required by a learner to complete an advanced learner loan application. The information on the templates is consistent with the application forms and is in the same order.
Updates to this page
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We have removed the learning and funding information guidance and letters for academic year 2024 to 2025.
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2025-09-02 11:25
We have removed the learning and funding information guidance and letters for academic year 2024 to 2025.
2025-04-30 10:30
We have added the learning and funding information guidance and letters for academic year 2025 to 2026.
2024-08-05 12:36
We have removed the learning and funding information guidance and letters for the 2023 to 2024 academic year.
2023-04-26 10:22
We have added the learning and funding information guidance and letters for 2023 to 2024.
2022-04-27 14:46
We have added the learning and funding information guidance and letters for 2022 to 2023.