Mulberry Bush Nursery Group have been working with Bury College for a number of years, hiring and training childcare Apprentices. The partnership has provided learners with amazing opportunities and resulted in thriving careers.
Some courses are free for eligible learners, this is shown in the course details. You may be eligible for a free course if you are:
If you would like to discuss any aspect of fees and funding, please call the Funding Team on 0161 280 8581
Many of our adult learners (age 19+) pay for their Level 3 and above courses with an Advanced Learner Loan.
If a loan is available this is indicated in the course details. It’s easy to apply, your household income isn’t considered and there are no credit checks.
You only need to start paying back your Advanced Learner Loan when you are earning more than £25,000 per year. You pay back 9% of the money you earn over £25,000. Loan repayments are linked to what you earn when you've finished your course, not how much you borrowed. If you're employed, loan repayments will be taken directly from your salary through the tax system. You can also make voluntary payments at any time.
The amount of money you can borrow depends on your course. The minimum amount you can borrow is £300.
Before taking out any loan, you should consider all of your options. For impartial advice on managing your finances, click here.
For more information, click here or contact 0161 280 8581/funding@burycollege.ac.uk
Mulberry Bush Nursery Group have been working with Bury College for a number of years, hiring and training childcare Apprentices. The partnership has provided learners with amazing opportunities and resulted in thriving careers.
Bury College welcomed learners from 12 Greater Manchester colleges for the GM Skills Foundation Studies Competition, where students showcased creative heritage-inspired projects and took part in a collaborative team challenge. The event celebrated student creativity, confidence, and community.
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