· I would like to do a part-time course - where can I find out what’s available?

· Where can I go for free advice about changing my career?

· Can I get any money to help pay for my course?

· What is nextstep?

I would like to do a part-time course - where can I find out what's available?

• - Search for courses in Nottinghamshire by title or subject area in the course search section of this website.

• - Contact the nextstep InfoLine: 0115 924 7272, or email us. If you can only ring out of office hours, try learndirect: 0800 100 900.

• - Visit your local library for leaflets listing courses in your area

Still can’t find the course you want?

Ring our nextstep Nottinghamshire InfoLine: 0115 924 7272 which is available:

Monday to Thursdays 10.00-4.30 and Fridays 10.00-4.00, or email us with your enquiry.

If you live in Nottinghamshire, drop into one of our nextstep centres for information and advice. 

Can I get any money to help pay for my course?

If you are studying at a college contact the Student Support Team, who will have details of any funds available through the college. There are usually Access funds available to students for help with course equipment costs, childcare costs etc.

Career Development Loans enable you to borrow money to pay for a course leading to qualifications for a career. The loan is repayable in instalments once you are working.

Individuals can sometimes apply to Grant Making Charities & Trusts for help with course fees or travel costs. For more details see the FunderFinder computer package, which is available at nextstep centres.

What is nextstep?

nextstep is the national brand name for all Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) which replaces local IAG names such as 'Pathfinder'.  nextstep services are for adults aged 20+.

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