TUITION FEES – students aged 19 and over at the start of their studies will be liable to pay for tuition fees unless eligible for a 100% tuition fee discount.*
100% fee discount is available to the following:
- Students in receipt of Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA) or Employment Support Allowance (ESA) in the Work Related Activity Group
- Students studying on a learning programme denoted as Adult Skills for Life and/or Functional Skills in literacy and numeracy, this does not include Skills for Life ESOL
- Students who have yet to achieve a Level 2 qualification and studying on a denoted Entry Level/Level 1 programme with a view to progress towards a level 2 programme
- Students studying for their first full Level 2 qualification**
- Students aged between 19 and 24 at the start of their course studying for their first full Level 3 qualification**
- Students studying towards their first full Level 3 qualification without having a Level 2 qualification**
*Those courses denoted as Full Cost do not attract fee discount and the student will be liable for the full tuition fee.
**please note you are advised to check with your enrolling tutor whether your course qualifies for a full Level 2 or 3 discount, as not all courses have full Level 2 or 3 status.
AWARDING BODY FEES – those students in receipt of JSA/ESA(WRAG) will not be required to pay awarding body fees. For all other students entitled to a fee discount they will be required to pay a contribution towards the awarding body fee up to a maximum of £50 per course.
PAYMENT METHODS – As a general rule it is possible to pay tuition fees by instalments where the fee is over £100.
LEARNER SUPPORT FUND - If you are enrolled on a further education course and from a household with a low income you may be eligible for financial assistance from the Learner Support Fund to help pay for essential course costs such as:
- Childcare costs
- Books
- Equipment
- Examination/Registration Fees
- Travel costs
Further information about qualifying income levels and application forms are available from reception staff on each site.
Additional information about financial assistance for adults undertaking further education courses is available at www.direct.gov.uk/adultlearning or by contacting 0800 121 8989.
STUDENT UNION – as a student you will be given the opportunity to join the Student Union and obtain an NUS Extra card. The NUS Extra card will entitle you to lots of benefits and discounts. See http://www.nus.org.uk/en/nus-extra/ for further details.
NEED FURTHER HELP AND ADVICE? – Student Services has a specialist Student Finance Adviser who can assist you with any concerns or queries regarding your financial needs. Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact the Student Finance Adviser on 01744 623238 or by email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
