Shetland Fisheries Training Association
For students who enrol on fisheries and maritime related courses, grants may be available from SFTA. Full information can be obtained by contacting SFTA. Tel: 01595 772000, Fax: 01595 772001.

 

Train Shetland
For skillseeker and modern apprenticeship candidate funding and information, contact Train Shetland, Lovers Loan, Lerwick, Tel: 01595 693877, Fax: 01595 695915.

 

Local Authority Bursaries
Students between 16 and 60 who enrol on any NC or SVQ course should apply for a Local Authority Bursary. There are various criteria which must be met in order for the bursary to be approved. For further information or to receive an application form, contact: Bursaries Section, Community Services Department - Education Services, Hayfield House, Hayfield Lane, Lerwick, ZE1 0QD. Tel: 01595 744033 or 01595 744010.

 

Career Development Loans
A Career Development Loan (CDL) is simply a deferred repayment bank loan to help you pay for vocational learning or education. You can borrow anything between £300 and £8000 to help you fund up to two years of leaning plus (if relevant) up to one year's practical work experience where it forms part of your course. For more information on CDLs phone the DfES Career Development Loan Information Line on 0800 585 505 (8am - 10pm Monday to Saturday).

 

Small Firms Training Loans
A Small Firms Training Loan (SFTL) is a commercial bank loan offered in partnership between the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) and eight high street bank at a guaranteed lower interest rate than a normal business loan. For more information contact the DfES on 0800 1362 660 (between 8am and 7pm seven days a week).