What do the first-year transition rules mean for learners and employers?

For learners continuing the same qualification:

If training started in 2024 or earlier and continues in the same qualification in 2025, your fees will be covered until the end of 2025 or until entitlement is exhausted.

For work-based programmes continuing beyond 2025:

Fees incurred after 31 December 2025 will not be covered, and learners must arrange payment.

Make sure your 2024 learners are checking their Fees Free eligibility sooner rather than later, to ensure eligible learners don’t miss out on their first-year entitlement in 2024. For more information click here.

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