How to study an ELCAS funded course from home

ELCAS entitlement is split into two different tiers, the higher tier, and the lower tier. For the higher tier, you are required to complete a minimum of eight years of service in the armed forces. The lower tier, however, requires you to have completed a minimum of four years of qualifying service prior to April 2017, or no fewer than six years of eligible service if you enlisted on or after the 1st April 2013.

The amount of ELCAS funding members of the armed service can claim depends on what tier they are eligible for. On the lower tier, they are entitled to claim 80% of the cost of a level 3 or above course, up to the maximum of £1,000. Meanwhile, if they’re eligible for the higher tier, they can claim up to £2,000.

To claim enhanced learning credits, members of the military must complete an online claim and submit this to your education staff. This must be done a minimum of 25 working days prior to the start of their course date.

Once that has been accepted, they must present your Claim Authorisation Note (CAN) to your chosen learning provider before the course is due to start.

Members of the armed forces must have completed no fewer than six years of eligible service before being able to make an ELC claim.