First-year transition rules: what employers and learners need to know

Fees Free for learners continuing in 2025: If you started training in 2024 or earlier and are continuing the same qualification in 2025, your fees will be covered until the end of 2025 or until your entitlement runs out.

For work-based programmes extending beyond 2025: Any fees incurred after 31 December 2025 won't be covered, so learners will need to arrange payment. Encourage your 2024 learners to check their Fees Free eligibility as soon as possible to make sure they don’t miss out on their first-year entitlement. Learn more here.

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