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Fees quoted are for one academic year only. The fees are payable on commencement of your programme of study. However, some students will have the option of paying their fees by instalment (terms and conditions apply).

Liverpool Community College reserves the right to refuse admission to students who currently have outstanding fees from a previous academic year/enrolment.

NB: a £15 administration fee will be charged for instalment arrangements and will be added to the amount of course fees outstanding.

Payment Of Course Fees By Instalment

a)   Instalment Policy for LSC FE students

Students paying their own fees can pay by up to 4 instalments providing that:

• The first instalment is paid at enrolment.
• Course fees are in excess of £120.
• Fees can be collected from the student's bank account (unless the student is under 19 years and fees being paid by a parent/guardian).
• Student supplies his/her bank account details and agrees to signs a Direct Debit mandate.
• Student has no outstanding balance of fees from a previous year.
• Student does not have, or is not in the process of, an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA).
• Student has not defaulted on instalment/payment arrangements in a previous year.
• Programme of study is of at least 5 months duration.
• The number of instalments available to the student is dependent upon the date of commencement/enrolment (see table on following page).

The above category is subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. Students who withdraw from their programme remain liable for full course fees.
2. Liverpool Community College charges an administration fee of £15 for instalment arrangements.
3. Instalment arrangements are not available for overseas students, sponsors or employers, or students without a UK bank account from which direct debit payments can be collected.
4. Fees will be collected on the first of each month (or next working day).
5. Fees charged will normally be for one academic year only. For the majority of courses lasting more than 1 year, fees will be charged at the start of each year.
6. Where Liverpool Community College is unable to collect payment from the student's bank account, the full balance of fees becomes due for immediate payment.
7. Any student experiencing difficulty making a payment must immediately contact Financial Services, Bankfield Road, Liverpool L13 0BQ - tel. 0151 252 3254/6.
8. Liverpool Community College reserves the right to withhold application for certification for students with an outstanding balance of fees.
9. If the college is unable to collect payment, the student's ID card will be deactivated and IT account suspended, unless satisfactory payment arrangements are made.
10. If the college is unable to collect an instalment payment from the student's bank account on more than one occasion, the student may be asked to leave their programme but will remain liable for payment of any outstanding fees.
11. Liverpool Community College is prepared to take action where necessary through the County Court, to recover debts from learners/sponsors/employers who do not adhere to payment arrangements and/or fail to respond to correspondence from Financial Services. This could result in a County Court Judgement against the student. NB: all County Court costs will be added to the balance due from the student.
12. Any student with a change of address must notify Financial Services immediately.

2009/10 Instalment dates for LSC FE students

Student Enrolment/ Commencement Date	First Instalment due	Second Instalment due	Third Instalment due	Fourth Instalment due
01/09/09 - 30/09/09	On Enrolment	01/11/2009	01/12/2009	01/01/2010
01/10/09 - 31/10/09	On Enrolment	01/12/2009	01/01/2010	01/02/2010
01/11/09 - 30/11/09	On Enrolment	01/01/2010	01/02/2010	01/03/2010
01/12/09 - 19/12/09	On Enrolment	01/02/2010	01/03/2010	01/04/2010
04/01/10 - 31/01/10	On Enrolment	01/03/2010	01/04/2010	01/05/2010
01/02/10 - 28/02/10	On Enrolment	01/04/2010	01/05/2010	01/06/2010
01/03/10 - 31/03/10	On Enrolment	01/05/2010	01/06/2010	Not available
01/04/10 - 02/07/10	Fees to be paid in full on Enrolment

Instalments arrangements for Drop in Study Centres (DISCs)

Students with course fees of £120 or more are able to pay fees by instalment, as outlined above.

b)   Full-time students following designated full-time HEFCE funded courses and Initial Teacher Training (DTLLS) courses

HE students in this category who do not possess confirmation from the Student Loans Company (SLC) that all fees will be paid to the college by SLC, will be required to enter into an instalment agreement at enrolment. Payment of fees will be spread over three equal instalments (no administrative fee will be charged). The payment dates are:-

First Instalment: 5th November 2009
Second Instalment: 5th February 2010
Third Instalment: 5th May 2010

c)   Part time HEFCE funded students (excluding DTLLS).

Student in receipt of Job Seeker's Allowance applying for a tuition fee grant - no fees will be charged at enrolment. Fees are payable in 4 instalments, commencing 1st November, if confirmation of grant has not been received from SLC. Instalment arrangements must be made at enrolment.

d)   All other part time (excluding DTLLS)

Instalment arrangements and terms and conditions, as LSC FE students.

Terms and conditions for categories b), c) and d) above

• Instalment arrangements are not available for overseas students, sponsors or employers, or students without a UK bank account from which direct debit payments can be collected.
• Where Liverpool Community College is unable to collect payment from the student's bank account, the full balance of fees becomes due for immediate payment.
• Any student experiencing difficulty in making a payment must contact Financial Services immediately - Bankfield Road, Liverpool L13 0BQ. Telephone 0151 252 3256.
• If the college is unable to collect payment, the student's ID card will be deactivated and IT account suspended, unless satisfactory payment arrangements are made.
• Liverpool Community College reserves the right to withhold application for certification for students who have an outstanding balance of fees.
• Liverpool Community College is prepared to take action where necessary through the County Court, to recover debts from students/sponsors/employers who do not adhere to payment arrangements and/or fail to respond to correspondence from Financial Services. This could result in a County Court Judgement against the student. NB: all County Court costs will be added to the balance due from the student.

General Notes

Students should ensure they receive the blue copy of the completed direct debit mandate.

Overseas students (i.e. student visa holders) and dependants of overseas students are not eligible for payment of fees by instalment. Fees must be paid in full before commencing their course i.e. at enrolment.

Other students from abroad paying at the overseas rate but who have not entered the UK on a student visa (e.g. overseas visitors) are eligible for payment of fees by instalment, providing they have a UK current bank account and are able to make Direct Debit arrangements.