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Is there a strict criteria when applying for a Career Development Loan? Will my credit rating count?

I only briefly read the eligibility requirements, but did not see anything about credit rating. Check out: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/AdultLearning/CareerDevelopmentLoans/DG_10033240 This is some info from that web site: Getting advice about Career Development Loans To get advice you can: * call the CDL Help Line on 0800 585 505 from 8.00 am to 10.00 pm seven days a week *book a call back at a time to suit you *email a CDL advisor