Lincolnshire people going back to college could get grants of up to £30 a week to help them study.

The recession has put thousands of people out of work already and the bad news looks set to continue.

While those who are feeling the effects of redundancy may be fed up of hearing keep-your-chin-up advice such as 'one door closes and another one opens' or 'things happen for a reason' and 'maybe something better will come along' some of it might be true.

For most people, going back to study will also consist of having to hold down both evening and weekend jobs just to pay the rent.

But there is a little extra help out there in the form of an Adult Learning Grant.

It is aimed at people who want to go back to college and possibly move on to university.

Guidance counsellor at Lincoln College Mike Hoyer said: "Adult Learning Grant has proved extremely useful in helping our students to access and remain in education at a time when costs for everyone are rising due to the current economic situation."

David Bothwell (26) is at Lincoln College brushing up on GCSEs and AS levels.

"The ALG was first brought to my attention when I went to the college to see the careers advisor," he said.

"I get £30 a week. It isn't a particularly large amount of money but when you work just to pay the rent it pays for extras like food – I find myself mostly living off it, it goes a long way."

For more information on the grant and how to apply see Friday's Echo.