Please note: this policy does not apply to Employer Related or full cost courses.

Students aged 16-18 years old

You are not charged tuition or examination fees unless sponsored by your school, employer or managing agent.

Students aged 19 and over

All courses have a fee attached to them, but:

You will qualify for 100% tuition fee reduction* if you receive one of the following means tested benefits:

• Jobseeker's Allowance (or you are an unwaged dependent of someone who receives it)
• Employment Support Allowance (awaiting confirmation on unwaged dependants)

* Eligible students will be expected to make a contribution towards examination fees of £20. Adult students will also qualify for 100% tuition fee reduction** if they are studying for:

• First full level 2 (the equivalent of 5 GCSEs at grade C)
• First full Level 3 for 19-24 year olds (the equivalent of A-levels or BTEC Level 3 Diplomas)
• First full level 3 for 25+ year olds who do not already have a full level 2 qualification
• First full level 4 for 19-24 year olds who do not already have a full level 3 qualification
• First full level 4 for 25+year olds who do not already have a full level 2 qualification
• Specialist Provision (level 1 or below) who do not qualify for an automatic fee waiver.  This must be a designated course.
• Skills for Life  (Not ESOL)

** Eligible students will be expected to pay for their examination fees. If you do not qualify for a fee reduction you may be eligible for help through the discretionary student support fund. Speak to Student Services.

Please note

If your course is made up of more than one qualification, there will be a charge for each part.

• If your course is made up of more than one qualification, there will be a charge for each part.
• Tuition fees are charged for each year of your course
• Exam or registration fees are separate and additional to tuition fees
• For some courses assessments/supplementary charges may be an additional charge.

For some courses assessments/supplementary charges may be an additional charge.

Please note that information is correct at the time of publication but is liable to change.

Date: 22nd August 2011