Fees information

Fees information for 16-18 year olds
There are no tuition, registration or exam fees for any LSC funded courses (courses marked with a 1)- whether they are full or part time - whether you are employed or unemployed - if you are aged between 16 and 18. You may, however, need to pay for specialist equipment and some educational visits. Further details can be found on specific course information sheets available either from Student Services or our website. Those courses marked 2 are non LSC funded courses. These courses are not free to 16-18 year olds and do not qualify for concessions.

If you are aged 16-18 you may be charged examination fees in the following cases:
• Your attendance falls below 85% or work has not been completed
• You do not turn up for an examination for which you have been entered
• A resit for exams failed at college
• A resit for exams where you want to achieve an improved grade

Use of college leisure facilities, stationery, including paper and photocopying will also be charged for. Please note that all fees shown are per year.
Fees information for Adults

If you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2009 then full-time courses will incur an annual £300 tuition fee, plus a £100 examination/registration fee. If the course you enrol on is your first full level 2 course then tuition is free: if you are aged between 19 and 25 and the course is your first full level 3 course then you may be entitled to free tuition in some circumstances. Many of our adult students receive help in paying for their courses either because they already receive a means-tested benefit or through help from our own Learner Support Funds. Help with transport, childcare, equipment and fees may be available for students on any course. Don’t let financial problems stop you from learning! Please note that all fees shown are per year.

Where an exam fee is shown, this refers to examination, registration and other fees that are required by the awarding body and must be paid regardless of whether or not the course involves a formal examination.

Payment of fees
If you are entitled to free or reduced tuition fees, you will need to produce proof of benefit at the time of enrolment. No enrolment can take place without this authorisation or payment of the correct fee. Those courses not marked 1 are non LSC funded courses. These courses are not free to 16-18 year olds and do not qualify for concessions

Unfortunately there are occasions when we cannot run classes which do not recruit sufficient numbers, in most cases 14 students. If this happens we will try to contact you by telephone or by letter and will endeavour to offer you a suitable alternative. Course fees may change without notice. Fees over £100 may be paid in two instalments. The first instalment will be payable on enrolment. Please ask for details.

As part of our quality standards, we may ask you to complete a questionnaire relating to the enrolment process. Most of the courses listed in this brochure are part-funded by the Learning and Skills Council. If you are not a resident of the EU, then you will be liable for the full overseas rate. Contact Student Services for details.
Refunds

No refunds will be given if you leave a course after the first three weeks, unless at the Principal’s discretion. An administration charge will be levied on all refunds.