Application Process

Step 1 – Initial Contact

• In person: Student visits the campus/partner institution to enquire about courses. Staff provide guidance, course information, and the application link.
• Online: Student finds the course and clicks the official application link to begin their application.

Step 2 – Complete the Online Application Form

The form is divided into sections that must be completed before submission:

• Personal details: – required for records and mandatory statistics.
• Contact details: – address, phone number, and email (must be accurate).
• Qualifications: – details of completed or pending qualifications, with certificates uploaded where available.
• Passport and Visa (if applicable): – Non-UK nationals must upload passport and visa/settled status documents.

Step 3 – Submit Application

• Once all sections are complete, the student reviews and agrees to data protection and submission terms.
• Application is submitted and cannot be edited afterward.
• Student receives a submission confirmation email.
• Acquire Learning College admissions team will review the application and documents.

Step 4 – Application Review and Offer

• Admissions team checks qualifications, eligibility, and documents.
• If approved, the student is then required to come on site to conduct an interview.
• Dependant on the interview outcome if successful the learner will be given a conditional offer.
• Dependant on the course selected and entry route the applicant may need to have an English, Maths and Digital Skills test
• If more information is needed, the admissions team contacts the student.

Step 5 – Tuition Fee 

Fees for the course will be emailed to the applicant with a live link for payment.

• Acquire Learning College will provide a link to Student Finance England so the applicant can create an account if they do not have one.
• Learners will be provided with the course information and course codes and start dates of the course to apply for the Tuition Fee and Maintenance Loan.
• If the learner does not hold a UK Passport, then they must generate a ‘Right to Work’ share code and email it to Student Finance England inputting their Customer Reference Number provided by SFE in the subject section of the email. Please send the share code to: advll_eu_share_code_applications@slc.co.uk

Step 6 – Acceptance and Enrolment

• Student confirms acceptance of the offer (process may vary by partner institution).
• At this stage, the student is considered accepted onto the course, pending final registration.
• Students will receive an email from the provider regarding induction information i.e. Induction Day and start times.

Step 7 – Official Start

• Once registration is complete, the student is fully enrolled. (This will be done on Induction).
• Picture will be taken on the day of induction for Student ID Cards.
• They gain access to course materials, student services, and can begin their programme of study.