Funding for individuals

Could funding help you gain new skills, improve your career prospects or increase your earning potential?

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New funding is available for eligible parents and carers who want to access learning and training at Fife College.

Whether you want to gain a qualification, develop your skills, progress in your current job, or take your career in a new direction, you may be able to access support through the Raising Income through Skills and Education (RISE) Fund or the Training Access Fund (TAF).

RISE and TAF funding is available to eligible parents and carers who:

  • Live in Scotland
  • Have an individual income below £33,000
  • Have responsibility for at least one child under 18 living at home

Your employment status will determine which funding may be available to you.

Raising Income through Skills and Education (RISE)

RISE funding can support parents and carers who are looking to develop their skills, move into work or progress their careers.

It can help you access training and learning opportunities designed to:

  • - Develop new skills and qualifications
  • - Support a return to work
  • - Help you move into employment
  • - Build skills for career progression
  • - Increase your earning potential
Training Access Fund (TAF)

TAF provides support for parents and carers who are already in work and want to develop their skills or progress in their career.

It can help you access relevant training and qualifications to:

  • - Develop your skills
  • - Gain new qualifications
  • - Progress in your current role
  • - Work towards your career goals
  • - Increase your earning potential
  RISE TAF
Employment status Employed or unemployed Employed
Income Below £33,000 Below £33,000
Child Under 18 living at home Under 18 living at home
Support Up to £3,750 Up to £500

 

Would you like to know more?

If you have any questions or are unsure which funding option is right for you, our team is here to help. Get in touch to discuss your training needs and explore the funding available.