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What the Lifelong Learning Entitlement means for you 

Posted by: mediaofficer, Posted on: 15 May 2026 - Categories: Higher Education

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement allows people access to student funding which can be used over their working lives. This provides the flexibility to study to be able to upskill to benefit current jobs, or change careers, while juggling commitments such as work and childcare. …

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