If you're eligible then you'll still be entitled to funding towards your course fees. The differences are that you'll only be able to do one course in any academic year, and that courses will be geared towards helping you with getting a job or progressing in your career. It is anticipated that the current ILA scheme will end on 30 September 2017.
There are some key dates that we'd like to make you aware of:
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TO OPEN AN ACCOUNT OR RENEW AN EXPIRED ACCOUNT |
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Mid May 2017 |
Application and renewal forms must be returned by mid May so that they can be processed by 31 May |
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31 May 2017 |
Last day that an account will be opened or renewed |
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TO BOOK A COURSE UNDER THE EXISTING ILA SCHEME |
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31 August 2017 |
Last day bookings can be made under the existing ILA scheme |
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30 September 2017 |
Last date that you can attend a course under the old ILA scheme |
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TO BENEFIT FROM THE NEW SCHEME |
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October 2017 |
Planned launch date for the replacement scheme of Individual Training Accounts |
For further information, please visit the SDS website www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/what-we-do/our-products/sds-individual-learning-accounts, read these FAQs www.myworldofwork.co.uk/faqs-about-new-ila-scheme or contact the SDS helpline on 0800 917 8000.