Adults under 24 years old that meet the criteria below can enrol for free on a small number of courses that qualify for full Government funding under the "Legal entitlement to level 3 funding" scheme.
For these funded courses you will need to do a pre-course assessment to make sure that the course is the right level for you.
To study for free you must also meet the criteria below.
If you are not sure which criteria apply to your course please check the course outline or call 020 3871 3111.
Browse and apply for Free Level 3 courses
These courses are free if you are:
To study here in 2023/24 you need to be 19 years or older on 31st August 2023 and you must be under 24 on the start date of your course.
You must not have a Level 3 qualification. We will check this when you apply.
Complete an online assessment on the course webpage.
Or contact Access to HE
Email: accesstohe@citylit.ac.uk
Your address must be in London (or certain other areas of England).
We will check your postcode when you enrol.
Residency status | You need to show us |
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You are one of the following:
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No evidence |
You are a permanent resident in England with one of the following residency statuses:
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One of the following: Certificate of entitlement to the right of abode Indefinite leave to remain (ILR) stamps and vignettes Biometric residence permit (BRP) Home Office travel documents Passport Stamp/Sticker - CAT D vignettes Examples of evidence: Guidance on examining identity documents (accessible) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Do not send password protected documents. |
You are any Asylum Seeker and one of these is true:
Recently arrived Asylum Seekers can contact us about how to study at City Lit |
One of the following: Application registration cards (ARCs) Home Office Documents Examples of evidence: Guidance on examining identity documents (accessible) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Do not send password protected documents. |
You have another immigration status and you have permission to live in the UK for 1 year from your course start date. |
Call: 020 3871 3111 Examples of evidence: Guidance on examining identity documents (accessible) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) |
Residency status | You need to show us |
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You are one of the following:
AND You have lived in the UK/EEA/British Overseas Territories or the Crown Dependencies for the last 3 years. |
No evidence |
You are a permanent resident in England with one of the following residency statuses:
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One of the following: Certificate of entitlement to the right of abode Indefinite leave to remain (ILR) stamps and vignettes Biometric residence permit (BRP) Home Office travel documents Passport Stamp/Sticker - CAT D vignettes Examples of evidence: Guidance on examining identity documents (accessible) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Do not send password protected documents. |
You have another immigration status and you have lived in the UK/EEA/British Overseas Territories or the Crown Dependencies for the last 3 years from your course start date. |
Call: 020 3871 3111 Examples of evidence: Guidance on examining identity documents (accessible) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) |
Have a different residency status?
Contact us online
Phone: 020 3871 3111
Monday to Friday 12:00-18:00
Still have questions?
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Or call Student Services on 020 3871 3111
Monday to Friday 10:30-18:00