The following information will help you understand the possible costs and what help is available. If you have any further questions, our staff in Student Services will be happy to talk to you and discuss your options.
Course Fees - Full Time Learners
Full time learners do not need to pay any course fees apart from a £10 administration fee which is paid at time of enrolment.
Course Fees - Part Time Learners
Course fees can vary for each course. To find how much a course will cost, simply perform a course search using the Course Search menu on the top right of this page. When you view an individual course information page, select the More Info button which will display costs and days/times.
Payment of course fees may be made by cash or cheque with all major credit and debi cards also accepted.
Paying by instalments - For total course costs exceeding £250, payment can be arranged in three instalments. The first payment will be taken at enrolment and the remaining two payments by direct debit in November and December.
Employer sponsored courses - If your employer is paying your course fees you need to bring along to enrolment a letter from your company confirming their agreement to pay your fees.
Learners aged 18 or under are exempt from paying for any part time course (excluding full cost recovery courses, short courses and Centre Training courses)
Course Fees - International Learners
International learners at The College following a full time further education courses are charged £5,500 per year. International learners must satisfy the College with visa and other regulations governed by the UK Border Agency.
Course Fees - Reduction
If you are in receipt of benefits, you may be entitled to a reduction in your course fees. This discounted rate only applies to Further Education courses and does not apply to Higher Education, Cost Recovery, Franchised or Commercial Courses. You will need to bring valid proof of your entitlements (dated within 3 months of the start of your course) along to enrolment to qualify.
| Benefit | % Reduction | ||
| Registered Unemployed | 100% | ||
| Job Seekers Allowance | 100% | ||
| Income Support | 100% | ||
| Guaranteed Pension Credit | 100% | ||
| Severe Disablement Allowance | 100% | ||
| Under 18 as of 1 August 2012 | 100% | ||
| Working Tax Credit with NHS Exemption Card | 100% | ||
| Person of state pensionable age | 50% | ||
| Working Tax Credit | 25%* |
* Against tuition fee only. Full costs will need to be paid against any exam and registration fees.
Exam / Course Registration / Material Fees
Course registration, exam fees and materials costs will need to be paid at enrolment. Some courses, such as construction and engineering will charge for costs of materials, which will be payable at enrolment. Any relevent Exam, Course Registraion or Material Fee will be shown on individual course information sheets that can be accessed using the course search function above.
This page was last updated on 27 January 2012
