As a company, we have chosen not to offer the Advanced Learning Loan. The reason for this is that it has to be paid back with interest. Interest is charged from the date of the first payment. As of May 2025, the interest rate was 4.25%. You only start paying when you your income reaches £27,295. Again, this is rumoured to change and be lowered. As of March 2023, celebrants are charging £250 – £275 per funeral and £600 – £900 for a wedding. It won’t take you long to earn this, and then repayments must start.