Lower tier
£1,000
per claim · up to 3 claims4 to 7 years qualifying service. Minimum 6 years if service completed after 1 April 2017.
Financial Trading Diplomas
Use your ELCAS funding to build your next career.
Turn your service experience into a recognised qualification in Financial Trading—with expert support from application to graduation.
A new professional pathway
Finance training, shaped around your next chapter.
As an ELCAS-approved provider, Educate2Trade helps current and former members of the Armed Forces access a practical route into financial markets.
We’ll give you the course details, documentation and guidance you need to apply with confidence. You focus on the future.
Funding tiers
Understand your
funding entitlement.
ELCAS covers up to 80% of the approved course fee, including VAT. Your entitlement depends on your qualifying service.
Higher tier
£2,000
per claim · up to 3 claims8 or more years of qualifying service.
Aggregated lower
£3,000
single consolidated award6 or more years, left on or after 1 April 2016. A one-off award in place of three separate claims.
Not sure which tier applies to you? Your service history and ELC scheme record determine your entitlement.
About the course
Learn in the market,
not just about it.
05 / 07
VTCT-accredited qualifications
Level 5 & Level 7 Diplomas in Financial Trading
Created for service leavers building a meaningful professional pathway into financial markets.
Self-paced online learning
Study around resettlement, terminal leave and current commitments.
1-to-1 support sessions
Personal guidance throughout your programme from experienced tutors.
London trading floor access
One day per week of in-person exposure on an active trading floor.
Recognised qualification
A VTCT Level 5 or 7 diploma eligible for ELCAS funding.
Application process
From funding to
first day.
We’ll support you at every stage. Here’s the route from eligibility to enrolment.
Check your eligibility
Confirm your ELC scheme membership, eligible service type and post-service window.
Speak to Educate2Trade
We provide your course title, code, fee, provider information and a suitable start date.
Access the ELCAS Members Area
Review your remaining claims, funding tier and entitlement expiry date.
Submit your claim
Search for Educate2Trade in the ELCAS portal and apply at least 25 working days before you start.
Send us your CAN
Once ELCAS approves your claim, share the Claim Authorisation Note with us before the course begins.
Pay your contribution
ELCAS funds up to 80%. We invoice the remaining learner contribution directly, with flexible payment options.
Start your programme
When your CAN and contribution are received, we confirm your place and you can begin.
Be ready to apply
Bring the right
documents.
Gather these before you begin to make your claim as smooth as possible.
✓Discharge certificate or service end-date evidence
✓Proof of current address
✓Course details from Educate2Trade
✓Previous course evaluation (for a 2nd or 3rd claim)
✓Interrupted Service form, if applicable
✓SSR contact details for service leavers
Important rules
Protect your claim.
Do not start your course before receiving your CAN.
Retrospective claims are not permitted.
Only one ELCAS claim can be made per financial year.
Allow at least 25 working days before your course starts.
Complete evaluations for previous claims before you apply again.
Your CAN must match the approved provider and course.
Questions, answered
ELCAS
explained simply.
Have a question that isn’t covered here? Our team can walk through your individual circumstances.
ELCAS is open to qualifying current and former members of the UK Armed Forces. You must have completed Phase 1 training, be a registered ELC scheme member and meet the relevant service and discharge criteria.
ELCAS can fund up to 80% of the approved fee, including VAT. You pay the remaining learner contribution directly to Educate2Trade. Flexible payment plans are available.
Yes. Many learners study around service commitments, resettlement or terminal leave. We can help you select a suitable programme and start date.
Your Claim Authorisation Note confirms approval from ELCAS. You must receive and share it with us before your course starts.
Get started
Your next chapter
starts here.
Book a free, no-pressure call. We’ll confirm your options and give you everything you need to make your ELCAS application.
info@educate2trade.comMonday–Friday · 9am–5pm
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