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Level 3 qualifications in scope for funding approval withdrawal

A list of qualifications that will have public funding removed from 1 August 2025.

From:
Department for Education
Published
16 May 2024

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An updated list of post-16 level 3 qualifications that have had their funding approval extended or removed from 1 August 2025 is now available.

Applies to England

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[WITHDRAWN] List of level 3 qualifications in scope for funding approval withdrawal in cycle 1

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This list shows level 3 qualifications that will have public funding removed from 1 August 2025 in England, in:

  • the 16 to 19 study programme
  • advanced learner loans (level 3 only)
  • free courses for jobs
  • the level 3 statutory entitlement

We are withdrawing approval from these qualifications in cycle 1 of the new funding approval process for technical and non-technical qualifications on 31 July 2025.

This list does not include qualifications where DfE was told a replacement would be submitted.

A list of qualifications that have been approved for public funding at level 3, as part of the same process, is available.

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Published 16 May 2024

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