Key Points
Remember you must plan ahead - allow sufficient time, at least five weeks, between submitting your claim and starting your course.
And please note:
Invoices from learning providers may only be presented to ELCAS for payment on or after the course start date.
Retrospective ELC claims are not permitted. Claim forms must be received by ELCAS at least 15 clear working days prior to the course start date.
Before making a second or third claim you must return a Claim Evaluation Form to ELCAS and supply proof of completion to your Education Staff for all previous learning activities.
It is important that you do not set up a loan/credit agreement for the full amount under any circumstances.
You must not pay any money to the Provider or book the course before you receive your Claim Authorisation Note. This also applies to potential new providers awaiting "approved" status to join the ELCAS list.
You must make a personal contribution of at least 20% towards the total course cost.
Just because an organisation is listed as an Approved Provider it does not mean that all of their courses are of the required level.
At each stage of the process you must consult both the DIN and your Education Staff to ensure that both you and your chosen learning activity are eligible for ELC support.
