Going back to college

Hi!
Just a little about me. I'm 23 and currently working full time in finance. I have a degree in creative writing as well as a levels and GCSEs. I'm from the uk, and I feel like I've made some bad decisions.
I really want to study animal management, and I almost feel like I've lost my oppurtunity. I've seen a college level 3 diploma in animal management at Askham Bryan, York that I'm really interested in.
I guess my question is - is the do able?
I'm trying to find information about finance online and not coming up with much. I live in a rented property and still need to make sure I can survive financially.
Any help appreciated

Reply 1

999tigger

Original post by Shaunagon

You should check out advanced learner loans by ringing either national careers or SFE.

https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan/eligibility
Advanced Learner Loan

Telephone: 0300 100 0619
Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm
Saturday, 9am to 4pm
Find out about call charges

Advanced Learner Loan
PO Box 302
Darlington DL1 9NQ

https://extra.shu.ac.uk/hepp/upload/24__faq_v2_printfriendly.pdf

I have a slight question mark whether it makes you ineligible because of your previous qualifications, which you need to rule out otherwise you are eligible.

Its on the same generous terms as student loans. You only pay when you are earning above £21k.

The poorer alternative is a Career Development Loan CDL, which is a commercial loan where the gov pay the interest until after study has ended and then you have to start repayments.

https://www.gov.uk/career-development-loans