Spending options

ARTICLES

Once your ELC claim has been approved, you’ll find plenty of study and training course choices open to you …

ELC are available for full- or part-time study for a qualification at level 3 or above, as defined on the National Qualifications Framework/Regulated Qualifications Framework (NQF/RQF),* with an organisation on the Approved Providers list held by ELCAS and viewable on its website

The qualification you choose could take the form of an A-level or an equivalent award. You may also use ELC to fund anything above that level too, like university modules or nationally recognised diplomas. This might include:

• foundation degrees
• postgraduate qualifications
• other academic qualifications
• professional self-development
• accreditation of prior learning
• vocational training
• registration and accreditation fees
• sports qualifications
• overseas qualifications
• resettlement training (during last two years of service only).

To find out more about accessing higher-level study in particular, take a look at our HE-focused feature

CHOOSING A COURSE

Before deciding on a course, you should consider:

• its relevance to your personal development plan
• your ability to undertake it
• likely disruptions to Service requirements
• the flexibility of the study method.