Individual Learning Accounts (ILAs)

If you are aged 16 or over and earn £18,000 a year or less, or are on benefits, you may qualify for an Individual Learning Account of up to £200 each year towards the cost of a wide range of courses, including Open University and work-related courses. ILAs cannot be used to fund postgraduate courses.

If you are studying for at least half of a full time advanced (higher education) course you can apply for up to £500 towards the cost if you earn £18,000 a year or less.

For more information visit the ILA Scotland website at http://www.ilascotland.org.uk/ or phone the ILA Scotland helpline free on 0808 100 1090.