Published: 12/05/2025 · Last Updated: 12/05/2025
Increase in WGLG FE rates for academic year (AY) 2025/26
The Welsh Government is increasing the grant amounts available for WGLG FE for AY 2025/26.
WGLG FE is a non-repayable grant designed to help with the cost of further education for eligible students. It's particularly for those aged 19 or over.
The grant amount varies based on household income bands, with the maximum grant available for those with incomes up to £6,120.
Current rates for AY 2024/25
| Annual household income | Part-time (275 – 499 Contact hours) | Full-time (500+ Contact hours) |
| Up to £6,120 | £750 | £1,500 |
| £6,121 – £12,235 | £400 | £750 |
| £12,236 – £18,370 | £300 | £450 |
| £18,371 and above | £0 | £0 |
New rates for new and continuing students for AY 2025/26
| Annual household income | Part-time (275 – 499 Contact hours) | Full-time (500+ Contact hours) |
| Up to £6,120 | £959 | £1,919 |
| £6,121 – £12,235 | £576 | £959 |
| £12,236 – £18,370 | £384 | £576 |
| £18,371 and above | £0 | £0 |
We’ll be in touch soon to let you know when the WGLG FE service for AY 2025/26, including online applications, will be available. We expect this to be towards the end of May.
To promote the online service for AY 2025/26, we’ll provide ‘Apply Now’ posters for you to display in areas where students will see them. These will include a QR code, making it quicker and easier for students to apply.
‘Coming Soon’ posters are available on the LC Services website. 'Apply now' posters will be available closer to the launch date.
Students will also be able to download WGLG FE application forms and guidance from the Student Finance Wales website.
Please let students know about the new rates to help them make an informed decision about their study. We'll update the online application and downloadable application with the new rates.
Any printed forms we've already sent you will have the old rates. When these forms get processed we'll assess them using the new rates.