Commencement date
Training Incentive Allowance cannot commence earlier than 28 days before the client's course starts. This is because any earlier than 28 days before the course start date gives no guarantee that the client will be receiving a qualifying benefit at the time the course starts.
Lump-sum payments
Lump sum payments can be made at any point during a client's course of study but no earlier than 28 days prior to the course start date.
If a client receives a Training Incentive Allowance lump-sum payment for a cost part-way through their course of study, their ongoing weekly payments may need to be reassessed (eg if client's costs exceed the maximum).
Ongoing costs
If the application is received within 28 days of the course start date the commencement date of Training Incentive Allowance is the later of:
- the date the course starts or
- the date client's qualifying benefit commences
If the application is received after 28 days from the course start date, the commencement date of Training Incentive Allowance is the later of:
- the date the application is received or
- the date client's qualifying benefit commences
Legislation
- When assistance starts clause 14 Training Incentive Allowance Programme 2021
