Where course fees are due, you may be able to pay by instalments depending on the cost and length of the course.
| Status | Instalments Available? | Deposit Required | Discount Available |
Total fee £150 or more/long course (13 wks or more) | YES Only if paying by direct debit | YES Deposit value is variable depending on value of course | 10% Prompt payment discount if pay in full at enrolment |
| Total fee £150 or more/short course (1-12 wks) | NO Not on short courses | N/A Must pay in full at enrolment | NO Not on short courses |
| Total fee under £150 any course length | NO Not on lower value courses | N/A Must pay in full at enrolment | NO Not on lower value courses |
| Further Education Level 3 to Level 6 | Students can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan | ||
| Higher Education (HE) course | Students on eligible HE courses can apply for a HE Loan | ||
Direct Debit
You will be required to pay a deposit at the time of enrolment followed by equal monthly payments. The amount of deposit payable and the number of instalments available will vary depending on the value of your course. The person who is paying the instalments will need to sign a Direct Debit Mandate.
Is there any financial support to help me to pay my fees?
Depending on your circumstances, age and the course you wish to complete, there is a range of financial support available to help you to pay your fees.
Courses at levels 3 to 6 may be fundable by an Advanced Learner Loan or a study-with-us/fees-and-money-matters/higher-education-fundingHE Loan. For further details see www.gov.uk/student-finance or contact the College’s Financial Support Team on 01924 789283.
Will there be any additional costs?
There may be additional charges to be paid at a later point in the year for trips or visits, materials you wish to keep and examination resits. Your course tutor will be able to provide you with information about any additional charges and again you can contact Financial Support to see if there is funding available to help with these costs.
Deposits & Instalments
The deposit payable, and the number of instalments available, will vary depending on the duration and cost of the course.
| Value of the course | Payable at enrolment | Payable by Direct Debit (Monthly instalments) |
| Not paying by direct debit | 100% | N/A |
| Up to £149 | 100% | N/A |
| £150 to £750 | 30% | 3 |
| £751 to £999 | 20% | 5 |
| £1000+ AND up to 12 months (FE) | 15% | 8 |
| £1000+ AND 13 months or more (FE) | 10% | 11 |
| HE Courses | 15% | 8 |
Instalments MUST be by Direct Debit. A deposit is payable at the time of enrolment followed by equal monthly instalments. Please note that the payee (not always the student) will need to complete a Direct Debit mandate. The College does NOT issue the instalment schedules for Direct Debit payers at the time of enrolment. Students will be sent a letter detailing their instalment plan following enrolment
Loans not approved
For FE Courses (Advanced Learner Loans), students without an approved loan will have 35 days, from the course start date, to obtain their loan. If an approved loan is not in place at this point your place on the course will be reviewed by the Executive Director Finance & Resources.
For HE courses, no deposit is required if you can evidence a loan application/approval, however you are personally liable for the fees if you fail to obtain a student loan.