Fees and Other Costs
Under 19s (UK and EU)
- Free tuition on any vocational courses leading to a qualification for students under 19, living permanently in the UK or EU, at the beginning of their course.
- Free examination entry, provided that students can demonstrate regular attendance and completion of work. See Exam Fees for exceptions
19 years old and over (UK and EU)
- Look out for the FL2 and FL3 symbol on the course listings at the back of the 2008/9 Full-time Course Guide. If you qualify you may be able to study these courses for free except for exam fees and material charges.
- Tuition fees for 2008/9 are currently being reviewed. Contact Student Advisory Services for more information.
- If you or your family are in receipt of benefit, you may be eligible for a concession on your fee. Call the College Switchboard and ask for the Fees and Enrolments Office to find out more.
- If you do not qualify for the concession, but can show evidence of genuine hardship, you may receive help towards the costs of attending College; such as your travel expenses, tuition fees and childcare costs, if applicable. Please contact Student Advisory Services
Non-UK and non-EU students
Tuition fees for 2008/9 are currently being reviewed. Please contact Student Services for more information.
Material charges
There will be material charges for certain courses. Where possible, these have been marked in this Course Guide, but may be subject to change. Please check with the Fees and Enrolments Office before enrolling.
Exam fees
There are circumstances when the College will charge for exam costs:
- Unsatisfactory attendance and work.
- Failure to sit an exam without good reason.
- Re-taking an examination as a result of failure or to marginally improve grades.
Higher Education fees
Students, or their parents/ guardians, may have to contribute to tuition fees.
The amount of the contribution will depend on the income of the students, or their parents/ guardians, and can be up to a maximum of £1,150 a year (2004/5 figures).
All students, even those who expect that they will be required to pay the maximum student tuition fee, must contact their Local Education Authority (LEA) for assessment as soon as possible after applying for a Higher Education course.
Tuition fees are usually paid directly to the College at the start of the new academic year.
Please note there is a separate financial loan and bursary system for Higher Education students. Please call Student Services for more information.