Course Fees
You may be eligible for reduced fees depending upon your age, residency in England and any benefits that you may be receiving. Fee concessions usually apply to the following:
Students aged between 16 & 18 years of age (under 19 years of age on 31st August 2011), or
Residents of England, EU/EEA members, spouse or child of EU/EEA members who have been resident in the EU/EEA for 3 years or more prior to the start of the course, for a purpose other than full-time education, and if:
- It is a first level 1 qualification and you do not already hold a full level 2 qualification, or
- It is a first full level 2 qualification, or
- It is a first full level 3 qualification and you do not already hold a full level 2 qualification, or
- It is a nationally approved literacy or numeracy course (not GCSE/GCE), or
- You are in receipt of income based or contribution based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA). JSA award notice must be brought along to enrolment as evidence. Please note: ES40 booklet is NOT acceptable.
- You were under 19 years of age when you enrolled on the first year of a 2 year course. Please bring along your student statement from the previous year
- You are in receipt of contribution based Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Work Related Activity Group. The award notice must be brought along to enrolment as evidence.
Consideration is also given to students who have:
- Asylum seeker status
- Recognised refugee status
- Exceptional leave to enter/remain
- Humanitarian protection
- Discretionary leave
- Have been in the UK for at least 3 years for a purpose other than full-time education.
Documentation from the Home Office must be brought along to enrolment as evidence.
Please contact Student Advice & Admissions on 0121 477 1300 for more information.
