Costs for every course are included in the course listings. In most instances a single course fee covers administration, examination (excluding re-sits), certification costs, access to the College’s Learning Resource Centres and certain resource costs for each year of study.
There may be additional costs attached to some courses which are not included in the advertised cost, such as course books, course materials/equipment or registration with professional organisations - please contact the College or ask at enrolment for details of any additional costs.
Concessions
Course fee concessions may be available for certain courses (the lower fee, where two are shown against a course). Concessionary rates apply to those in receipt of State Benefits, and their dependents, including:- Jobseekers Allowance, Income Support, Working Tax Credits, Incapacity Benefit, Invalidity Care Allowance, State Retirement Pension, Training Agency Scheme, Disability Pension. Proof of benefit must be shown at enrolment.
Methods of Payment
Full fees are payable on enrolment for all courses under £100. If your individual course fee is £100.00 or over you may apply to pay in instalments. For courses starting in September, 50% of the fee is payable on enrolment, with the remainder being spread over two further equal instalments on 15th November and 15th December.
Instalments can only be made using post-dated cheques (supported by a valid cheque guarantee card up to the final date of instalment). A £10 administration fee is charged for this service and should be added to the 2nd and 3rd instalments, i.e. you should add £5 to the value of each post-dated cheque. Please ask at enrolment for more information on instalments.
Refunds
Fees and registration costs will only be refunded under the following circumstances:
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If the course is cancelled by the College and no suitable alternative is offered
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If the course day, time or location is changed by the College and it becomes unsuitable for the student
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If the student's circumstances change prior to the course start and they are unable to attend
For fuller information, and to receive a copy of the Refund Policy, please contact the Lifelong Learning Centre.
Financial Assistance
Your place on a course cannot be confirmed without payment. If you have difficulties with financing your studies please contact the Lifelong Learning Centre on for a financial booklet or for confidential help.
The College may be able to help you access some financial assistance for part time or full time courses - telephone (01792) 893054 for further information.
Sources of help include:
ASSEMBLY LEARNING GRANT
Means tested grant of up to £1,500 for books, course costs, equipment, stationery and visits (Over 18 years, full time course, income less than £15,000 per year)
FINANCIAL CONTINGENCY FUND
For childcare, books, transport, stationery and visits
(Over 16 on full or part time course)
EDUCATIONAL MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE
Up to £30 per week with bonuses
(Full time students over 16, dependent on household income)
EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND/ OBJECTIVE ONE
Wide variety of criteria, dependent upon individual projects
The College reserves the right to change, cancel or discontinue classes where numbers are considered to be insufficient for a viable group.
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