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Who can get FREE Functional Skills courses in the UK?

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MacLav Ltd / UK Language Schools
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16 February 2026
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You had questions about free courses. Here is a short info.

Functional Skills courses in the UK are free for many groups of learners.

✅ FREE courses are available for:

  1. UK Citizens: All British citizens can study Functional Skills for free.
  2. EU Citizens: People with Settled Status or Pre‑Settled Status.
  3. Refugees and People with Humanitarian Protection
  4. ARC Card Holders (Asylum Seekers): Many ARC card holders can get free courses. We will check your Home Office papers.
  5. People with the following visas (many are eligible):

Leave to Remain visa
BNO (British National Overseas) – if you have lived in the UK for 3 years or more
Dependant visa
Family Reunion visa
Leave Outside the Rules visa
Skilled Worker visa

Unfortunately, some people cannot get free courses.

❌ NOT eligible for free funding:

  • Student visa
  • Graduate Route visa
  • BNO (if you have lived in the UK for less than 3 years)

Not Sure If You Qualify?

If you are unsure about your eligibility, please ask the person registering students during the Open Day, or contact our student helpline: 07939 959 541.

We will check your documents and give you clear information.

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