This ESFA page sets out the rules that apply to ESFA funded AEB provision for the 2023 to 2024 funding year. ESFA have updated the funding rules, to provide details on how they will integrate the core elements of the traineeship programme, and the innovation fund. ESFA have also clarified some residency eligibility criteria and confirmed that the HGV offer will continue for the 2023 to 2024 academic year and added additional residency eligibility criteria.