Applications for the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) are now open for eligible learners in England starting undergraduate and certain postgraduate courses between 1 January 2027 and 31 August 2027.
The LLE is a UK Government initiative designed to give people more flexibility in how they fund higher education and training over their lifetime. The initiative aims to make higher education more accessible and adaptable, so you can develop new skills, retrain or return to education at various stages of your career.
Eligible learners may be able to access LLE funding equivalent to up to four years of higher education study. You can use this funding in different ways over time, for example, by studying a full qualification or by building learning gradually through smaller courses or modules.
The LLE applies only to eligible courses and modes of study, as determined by the UK Government and the Student Loans Company (SLC). Not all courses or forms of study will be covered.
Eligibility, course availability and the amount of funding you may be able to access are assessed by Student Finance England / the Student Loans Company, not by Coventry University.
What can the LLE support?
Subject to government rules and individual eligibility, the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) may help learners:
- study a full qualification or spread learning across eligible courses or modules over time
- build, update or change skills throughout their working lives
- access Tuition Fee Loans for eligible study
- access Maintenance Loans and other support where applicable.
When can I apply for the LLE?
Applications for the LLE are now open for eligible learners starting courses between 1 January 2027 and 31 August 2027. Students planning to start in the 2027/28 academic year will be able to apply through the relevant future application cycle announced by Student Finance England.
How do I apply?
Eligible learners can apply for the LLE through Student Finance England. You'll need a GOV.UK One Login account to complete your application. For the latest eligibility requirements and application guidance, please visit the GOV.UK website.
When do I repay loans funded through the LLE?
Loans funded through the LLE are repaid in line with government student finance repayment arrangements. Repayment terms, thresholds, interest rates and loan conditions are determined by the UK Government and may vary depending on the type of funding received and your individual circumstances. These arrangements may change over time. Please check the GOV.UK website and the government's Skills for Careers website for the latest information.
