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There are lots of fees-free study opportunities available right now at Ara. Explore the options below or get in touch to find out more.

Youth Guarantee

If you’re 16-24 years old, get ahead the smart way with a free Youth Guarantee course.

Final year fees-free

From 1 January 2025, providing you’re eligible, your final year of study at Ara is fees-free.

Community Study

Our Ara Connect community hubs bring a range of FREE and low-cost computing courses