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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, or are an unwaged dependent of someone who receives, one of the following means tested benefits:

• Income Support
• Jobseeker's Allowance
• Housing Benefit
• Council Tax Benefit
• Working Tax Credit
• Pension Guarantee Credit

* Eligible students will be expected to make a contribution towards their examination fees of £15.

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 National)
• First full level 3 for 25+ year olds who do not already have a full level 2 qualification
• Skills for Life

** Eligible students will be expected to pay for their examination fees.

If you are working but 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 you receive a means tested benefit such as Income Support, you will qualify for 100% fee reduction (see criteria above)

All courses have a fee attached to them. Please note that 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
• If you are working but do not qualify for a fee reduction you may be eligible for help through the discretionary support fund. Speak to Student Services.